Arrietty - Girl Cat Names

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Arrietty

/əˈriːti/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Little borrower or small person who borrows

Represents resourcefulness, resilience, and the quiet strength of those who live on the margins

Symbolism

Embodies curiosity, familial loyalty, and the magic of unseen worlds; symbolizes the dignity and bravery of the small and overlooked

Etymology: Derived from the character Arrietty Clock in Mary Norton's 1952 novel 'The Borrowers', where 'Arrietty' is a diminutive form of 'Harriet', itself of Germanic origin meaning 'home ruler'. The name was invented for the character to sound both familiar and slightly old-fashioned.

Style & Origin

cute

literary

english

Cultural Background

Originating from British children's literature, Arrietty has a distinctly English literary heritage

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