Harriett

srj88 · August 2013

I posted several weeks ago that if we have a girl, we were pretty sure about Maureen. But I'm now thinking about Harriett--any thoughts? Too old lady, or could a little girl/teen pull it off?

Dr.Loretta · August 2013

Too old lady for me. And it's spelled with one T. However, if you love it, you can always use a nn when she's little and let her grow into it.

NerdyLucy · August 2013

I go back and forth with this one. One minute I like it, the other it's too old-ladyish for me.

Artsywife07 · August 2013

It's a legit name, spelled correctly, and uncommon now. I want to like it, but I think it would be tough to pull off.

ellebee2 · August 2013

I have an aunt named Harriet. She's hated her name for pretty much her whole life.

I think Maureen is a better bet.

jnnfrrose6 · August 2013

I love it. Definitely on my list if we have a daughter. It was my great-grandmother's name and is my mother's middle name. I really wanted Aubrey Harriett (great-great-grandmother and great-grandmother), but Aubrey has jumped the shark for me lately. Too many possible strippers with that one. Still love Harriett, though.

Scarlett&Gatsby · August 2013

I've always liked Harriet, and I prefer it to Maureen (which feels older/more dated to me).

talanswife · August 2013

I love Harriet, mainly beause I adore the nn Hattie. I think Harriet is perfectly doable for a teenager, our kids will have friends with all sorts of bizarre names as they are growing up, and Harriet is a legitimate name. If she wants something less serious as she grows she could use Hattie or Ettie.

mm&es · August 2013

I know of two babies named Harriet--one goes by Hattie and one by Harriet. I think its adorable on a baby/toddler, and will grow well with them as they age. Go for it if you like it!