Overview
With Germanic roots, Henry is a boy's name. It has been well loved in England since the Middle Ages. Its meaning is often given as “Ruler of the home”. Across languages it appears in Greek, Hebrew, Japanese and Chinese, among others. Notable bearers include Henry Fonda and Henry Cavill.
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Meaning
Ruler of the home
Origin
English
The story
Borne by eight English kings, Henry balances regal heritage with warm, everyday familiarity.
Popularity
Loved in Australia, Germany.
Famous people named Henry
Henry in other languages
- GreekΧένρι
- Hebrewהנרי
- Japaneseヘンリー
- Chinese亨利
- Arabicهنري
- RussianГенри
Nicknames
Harry, Hank
Variations
Henri, Enrique, Heinrich
Numerology
7
The name Henry carries numerology number 7. (For entertainment.)