The baby name Hanrietta is a girl name, 4 syllables long and is pronounced "huh-ree-et-uh".
Hanrietta is a feminine given name of French origin. The name is a variant of Henrietta, which is the feminine form of the name Henry. The name Henry is derived from the Germanic name Heinrich, which means "ruler of the household" or "estate ruler". Hanrietta has been used as a given name since the 19th century and has remained a popular name choice for baby girls.
The name Hanrietta is pronounced as han-ree-ET-ah. The name is composed of two elements, "Han" and "rietta". The element "Han" is a variant of the name "Hannah", which means "grace" or "favor" in Hebrew. The element "rietta" is a diminutive form of the name "Henrietta". The name Hanrietta is often shortened to the nickname "Hannie" or "Etta".
The name Hanrietta has been predominantly used as a feminine given name. The name has been used by notable figures such as Hanrietta Swan Leavitt, an American astronomer who discovered the period-luminosity relationship of Cepheid variables, and Hanrietta Edwards, a British suffragette who fought for women's rights to vote. The name Hanrietta has a classic and timeless feel to it, making it a popular choice for parents looking for a traditional name for their baby girl.