HATTIE. Truly a great, quirky girl's name, Hattie, short for Harriet or Henrietta, is an awesome name meaning "homeruler." It ranked high in popularity, making it all the way to number 33 in the 1880s!

What is Hattie short for name?

Harriet is a female name. ... The male name Henry was first used in England by Normans. Popular nicknames for Harriet include Hattie, Hatty, Hetty, Hettie, Hennie, Harry, Harri, Harrie, and Etta or Ettie. The name can be lengthened to Harrietta, Henriette, or Henrietta.

Is the name Hattie a nickname?

Hattie developed as a nickname and diminutive pet form of Harriet, eventually replacing her big sister's popularity as a given name by the late 19th century (particularly in the United States). Hattie is an old-fashioned name and one which is hardly ever used anymore.