BoyClassic

Henry

/HEN-ree/

Ruler of the home, estate ruler

What does Henry mean?

Henry has been the name of eight English kings + countless inventors, presidents + characters. A regal-but-warm classic with the soft nickname Harry.

Origin

Religious / cultural tradition

Christian

Variations

Henry · Henrik · Enrico · Heinrich

Nicknames

Harry · Hank · Hen

Sibling name ideas

Boys

Girls

More boy names like Henry

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Meanings + cultural notes are educational summaries reflecting common scholarly + linguistic interpretations. Spellings, meanings + pronunciations can vary by region + family tradition.

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