Origin:
English
French
Spanish
Teutonic
Sex:Female
Unisex Name?No
Meaning:Rules the Home. Feminine form of Harry (from Henry). Famous Bearer: Harriet Beecher Stowe (Uncle Tom’s Cabin, 1811). a variant of Henrietta.
Soul Urge:People with the name Harriet have a deep inner desire for a stable, loving family or community, and a need to work with others and to be appreciated.
Expression:People with the name Harriet are excellent at analyzing, understanding, and learning. They tend to be mystics, philosophers, scholars, and teachers. Because they live so much in the mind, they tend to be quiet and introspective, and are usually introverts. When presented with issues, they will see the larger picture. Their solitary thoughtfulness and analysis of people and world events may make them seem aloof, and sometimes even melancholy.