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Harriet

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

noun

  1. a female given name, form of Harry.


Example Sentences

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“Are any of the classics fun?” asks Harriet Eilber.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

For more than 25 years, under the name Harriet Tubman, Messrs. Ross, Gibbs and Lewis have crafted a gorgeous balance of bombast and repose, and a distinctive approach to trio interplay.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Soap actor and Strictly contestant Lewis Cope will play Jack, while Paddington and Bridget Jones actress Jessica Hynes will star as Harriet.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

GB captain Anne Keothavong has instead selected Sonay Kartal, Harriet Dart, Jodie Burrage and 17-year-old Mika Stojsavljevic for the contest that will be staged in Melbourne on 10-11 April.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

It was the same man who had given Cat and Harriet the anchovies.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn