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Harry
home ruler, army ruler
Origin
Germanic
Used in
en
Origin and meaning of Harry
Harry is the long-established short form of Henry, from the Germanic haim-ric, 'home ruler' or 'army ruler'. Used as a standalone English name since medieval times, it has been carried for centuries by the British royal family, from Prince Harry (Henry, Duke of Sussex) to historical kings. It remains a consistent top choice in ONS data, loved for a sound that feels both traditional and easygoing at any age.
Variants around the world
How Harry sounds in other languages.
HenryHarri
Famous people
- Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex— prince
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