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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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Enidblyton1 · 14/02/2021 21:24

What do you/he think about the softer Harri/Harry?
My relative is a Harriet and I remember her Mum was keen on Hattie, but that nickname never stuck. She’s always called herself Harri, despite her Mum initially calling her Hattie.

Knittedfairies · 14/02/2021 21:19

I had a great aunt named Harriett (note double t) - but always known as Tat. I presume your husband wouldn't like Tat/tattie either. I like the name.

Nme8961 · 14/02/2021 21:17

Love it

ItsTheDramaMickILoveIt · 14/02/2021 21:16

I really like it! I loved it as a middle name for DD but we went for a family name in the end - I would have been really happy with it though.

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Teakind · 14/02/2021 21:14

@Enidblyton1 he’s not a big fan of the ‘harsh’ t at the end of Harriet and he said ‘Hattie’ makes him think of hats : )

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jenniuol · 14/02/2021 21:13

Love it. Suits all ages, but esp love Hattie. Timeless.

SionnachRua · 14/02/2021 21:08

Personally I really dislike it but objectively nothing wrong with it. Solid name.

Whatsyourflava · 14/02/2021 21:08

Love it
Great choice

Toomuchleopard · 14/02/2021 21:08

I think it’s a nice name. I know three Hatties so it’s not super popular but not rare either. One of them is short for Harriet, the other two are just Hattie.

Lotsachocolateplease · 14/02/2021 21:08

It’s my all time favourite girls name and I would have used it but had boys!
It’s a great name, suits a baby, young girl, teen and adult.
Hattie or Harri as nn’s.

Enidblyton1 · 14/02/2021 21:08

What reservations does your DH have?

hanahsaunt · 14/02/2021 21:08

Gorgeous. Would have used it for dd had we not had a Harry.

Enidblyton1 · 14/02/2021 21:08

Absolutely lovely and very versatile for nicknames. I know a Harri, Harry and Hattie.
It’s a good, solid name without ever being in the top 20.

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