Henry

Name Meaning

Ruler of the household. Eight kings of England have been named Henry. Well-known Henrys: Prince Henry ("Harry") of Wales; Henry Huggins (character in children's books by Beverly Cleary); actor Henry Winkler ("The Fonz").

Origin

English, French, German, Scottish, Teutonic

Theme

Shakespeare, Surname, Leaders, Sports Stars, Artists, Children's books, Classic, Disney Characters, Elegant, Famous writers, Military heroes, Mythology, Oscar winners, Saints, Cute, Popular, Middle

Syllables

2

Nicknames

Heinz, Hank

Famous Namesakes

Philosopher Henry David Thoureau, Automobile pioneer Henry Ford, Actor Henry Fonda, Actor Henry Winkler, Author Henry James, Prince Henry of Wales

Celebrity Babies

Son of Heidi Klum and Seal, Son of Julia Roberts, Son of Dennis Hopper, Son of Julia Louis Dreyfuss and Brad Hall, Son of Meryl Streep, Son of Steve Zahn, Son of Emily Deschanel, Son of Minnie Driver

Popularity in 2019

#21

Related Names

Henrich, Heinroch, Heike