hen-ree-eh-t. Origin:French. Popularity:27774. Meaning:home ruler.

What does my name Henriette mean?

Henriette means “home ruler” (from Germanic “hagan” = enclosure or “heim” = home + “rihhi” = powerful/rich/mighty/ruler).

What is Harriet short for?

Harriet is a female name. The name is an English version of the French Henriette, a female form of Henri. ... 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.