Estate ruler
Derived from the French name Henriette, it is the feminine form of Henry. It signifies power and leadership over a household or estate.
Less common today
Harriet isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #988 in 2019.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Abolitionist and political activist who led the Underground Railroad
Author of Uncle Tom's Cabin
The titular young spy and writer · Harriet the Spy
The young friend of Emma Woodhouse · Emma
Acclaimed British stage and screen actress
Long-serving British Member of Parliament
