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In the USA, Hattie is one of those nicknames that is now more popular than its parent name, Harriet. In England, however, Harriet is still by far more popular than Hattie, while in Australia, Harriet is highly popular while no data exists on Hattie. In the US, we’d like to see Harriet get more usage but we’re happy to see Hattie again.
Hattie was popular at the end of the nineteenth century, in the Top 50 from 1880 to 1900, along with other similar nickname names like Lottie and Letty. It fell off the list in 1969, to return in 2011, the year of Hattie McDermott's birth.
Hattie McDaniel was the first African-American to be awarded an Academy Award, in 1940, for her role in Gone With the Wind. Hattie was the name of the sweet, simple protagonist in Woody Allen's 1999 film Sweet and Lowdown; Hattie (born Henriette) Carnegie was a well-known twentieth century fashion designer.
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- What does the name Hattie mean?
- Hattie means "Ruler of estate". It is associated with British naming traditions.
- What is the origin of the name Hattie?
- Hattie has British origins and is often linked to the meaning "Ruler of estate".
- How do you pronounce Hattie?
- Hattie is pronounced HAT-ee.
- Is Hattie a boy or girl name?
- Hattie is typically used as a girl's name.
- What is the story behind the name Hattie?
- In the USA, Hattie is one of those nicknames that is now more popular than its parent name, Harriet. In England, however, Harriet is still by far more popular than Hattie, while in Australia, Harriet is highly popular while no data exists on Hattie. In the US, we’d like to see Harriet get more usage but we’re happy to see Hattie again. Hattie was popular at the end of the nineteenth century, in...
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