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Harriet/Hattie

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Teakind · 14/02/2021 21:05

I’ve always loved the name Harriet and I like it’s nickname Hattie.

My DH hasn’t ruled it out but isn’t sure.

Can I have some honest thoughts please?

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movingmelly · 20/03/2021 02:18

I love it - went to school with a girl called Hattie and she was lovely, I say go for it!

Scaramozzo · 21/02/2021 04:01

Sorry, but I think it's so plain and frumpy.

But solidly and unmistakably middle class. Which is why MN adores it.

Chilldonaldchill · 20/02/2021 21:53

It's lovely.

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Teakind · 19/02/2021 08:58

Thank you for all the comments. My DH seems to be warming to it too

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Groundhog1 · 19/02/2021 01:43

I love it, really cute.

Edenember · 18/02/2021 03:46

I love Harriet but dislike Hattie.

I love Hettie but dislike Henrietta.

I do love Harrietta... with potential for nn Hettie or Etta, both of which I love.

SE13Mummy · 17/02/2021 00:40

I like it! I'm a fan of girls names with a definite ending e.g. Harriet, Charlotte, Robyn, Imogen, Alice, Madeleine, Florence etc. as I think they sound stronger than the many 'ee' or 'uh' endings. Harriet is a good one as there are multiple nickname choices e.g. Hattie, Harry/ie, Etta, Hat...

It's not an overused name although I'm aware it's more popular than it used to be. I know of a couple of Harriets in their 30s/40s, a couple of older teenaged Harriets and three aged six or below.

Heh1991 · 16/02/2021 01:29

I love it! Such a cute name and I think with so many possible nicknames it would suit a girly girl or a Tom boy- just lovely! X

bridgetreilly · 16/02/2021 01:06

Harriet doesn't have a harsh 't' at the end. The emphasis is all at the beginning of the name. HARRY-et. It's a lovely name.

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Teakind · 15/02/2021 12:06

Thanks all. It seems like it’s largely liked and not a ‘marmite’ name.

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Lobsterquadrille2 · 15/02/2021 07:13

I don't like it at all although objectively there is nothing wrong with it. I don't like Charlotte either, so it must be the harsh T. Love Henrietta though.

gretagreengrapes · 15/02/2021 07:11

We love it and it's on our list if baby due in spring is a girl!

Littlepoppet1 · 15/02/2021 07:08

I love it! Not keen on Hattie as a NN though.

MyHeroMakkaPakka · 15/02/2021 06:47

I love Harriet but dislike Hattie

SexyGiraffe · 15/02/2021 06:45

It's quite posh sounding (nothing wrong with that) but it's lovely.

Smallonesaremorejuicy · 15/02/2021 06:43

What a lovely name Hattie is , yes go for it .

OloBo · 15/02/2021 02:27

Gorgeous.

DramaAlpaca · 15/02/2021 02:23

Love it. My DH would've been of the same opinion as yours, OP.

partyatthepalace · 14/02/2021 23:30

It’s a good name - she could be Hetty or Harrie or Etta if he doesn’t like Hatty?

You could also give the full name Henrietta if that feels like a softer end than Harriet.

But if he really hates it you might have to think again..

IamnotwhouthinkIam · 14/02/2021 21:36

Spoke too soon about people finding Harriet hard to really dislike even if it isn't a fave! What about the vintage, patrician Henrietta? Too much? Or perhaps the softer Juliet if you like Harriet?

OneKeyAtATime · 14/02/2021 21:30

Lovely name and nn!

IamnotwhouthinkIam · 14/02/2021 21:29

Harriet is a fairly steadily popular classic - and very Austenesque for me. It's not a name I'd use personally (I tend to prefer names with softer sounds), but I think it's hard to really dislike, and shouldn't date. I do love the fun nn Hattie more than Harriet, but I'd still use Harriet on the BC - more grown up and also gives her other nn options (like Etta).

orangejuicer · 14/02/2021 21:27

I think they're both lovely, prefer Hattie of the two.

Retrievemysanity · 14/02/2021 21:26

One of my all time worst names. Hattie is just dreadful in my opinion.

PinkTonic · 14/02/2021 21:24

Beautiful name. I have one and it’s suited her as a baby, child, teenager and woman. It was unusual when I chose it but although it’s more popular now it’s never got over used I think.