Female Name
Harrietta
hæɹ.i.ˈɛt.ə
hɛɹ.i.ˈɛt.ə
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
ends in -etta
ends in -ta
feminine forms
home
leadership
power
rare English
rulers
structures
variants
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
49/100
Meaning & Etymology
Harrietta is a variant of the name Harriet, which itself is derived from the French name Henriette, a feminine form of Henri. The name Henri originates from the Germanic name Heinrich, meaning 'home ruler' or 'ruler of the household.' Harrietta, as a variant, carries similar connotations of leadership and domestic authority.
Etymology
Original Form:
Heinrich
Evolution:
Heinrich → Henri → Henriette → Harriet → Harrietta
Source:
Germanic origin, evolving through French and English adaptations.