Henry

Boy

Germanic · HEN-ree

Origin

Germanic

Pronunciation

HEN-ree

Meaning & vibe

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Commonly explained from Germanic elements meaning home and ruler.

Henry is a masculine given name that feels solid and familiar in English, with centuries of steady use. Etymology notes commonly analyze it as Germanic elements heim (home) + ric (ruler/power), which aligns with many reference descriptions. Pronunciation is typically HEN-ree. Nicknames like Hank and Harry are common, and related forms like Henri may be preferred in some languages.

Etymology: Henry is commonly analyzed from older Germanic elements often rendered as heim (home) + ric (ruler/power).

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Origins, variants & nicknames

Names rooted in Germanic languages and the naming traditions shaped by them.

Origin

Germanic

Variants & spellings

Henri

Nicknames

HankHarry