Harriet, noun a female given name, form of Harry. Also, Harriette, Harrietta [har-ee-et-uh] Word Origin and History for Harriet fem. proper name, the English equivalent of French Henriette, fem. diminutive of Harry. We think that gentlemen lose a particle of their respect for young ladies who allow their names to be abbreviated into such cognomens… Continue reading HAR-EE-UH T