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Harriet

American  
[har-ee-uht] / ˈhær i ət /
Also Harriette,

noun

  1. a female given name, form of Harry.


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Jack said he and Sarah knew there was a problem at the trust after Harriet died.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

The newborn girls have been named Emily, Harriet, Catherine, and also Alexa, after Alexa Bendall, who described it as "a beautiful tribute".

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

Concerns were first raised about mortuary care by Jack and Sarah Hawkins, the parents of Harriet, who was stillborn in 2016.

From BBC Jul. 18, 2026

Ricky Ricardo on “I Love Lucy” had an accent, but Ricky and Lucy were as American as Ozzie and Harriet Nelson.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 6, 2026

Not that she wanted to share that with Harriet.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn

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