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Hassie
Pronounced HAS-ee /ˈhæs.i/High
Meaning: A nineteenth-century American pet form, recorded as a short name for Harriet (from Germanic Henry, 'home ruler'), Hester or Esther, and occasionally Hazel. Which full name lies behind it varies by family.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Hassie is an old American pet name that was often recorded as a full name in its own right. It appears in nineteenth-century censuses and family records as a short form of Harriet - itself a feminine of Henry, from Germanic elements read as 'home ruler' - and also of Hester and Esther, and occasionally Hazel. Which full name stands behind any given Hassie varies, and we present the possibilities honestly rather than choosing one (said 'HAS-ee').
It appears only in very small numbers in the U.S. Rare, vintage, and pet-form styled.
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What does the name Hassie mean?
Hassie is a vintage American pet form of Harriet, Hester or Esther, often recorded as a full name; routes vary.
How do you pronounce Hassie?
It's said HAS-ee /ˈhæs.i/ - two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Hassie a boy or girl name?
Hassie is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Hassie?
Hassie is extremely rare in the U.S.