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Henry
Ruler of the household
Origin
Germanic
Used in
enfrde
Origin and meaning of Henry
Henry is the English form of the Germanic Heimerich, from heim, 'home, homeland,' and ric, 'ruler, powerful': the 'lord of the household.' It matches the Italian Enrico and German Heinrich, names borne by countless European kings and emperors. Today Henry is widespread across the English-speaking world and keeps a classic, gentlemanly charm — poised between aristocratic tradition and a timeless freshness that keeps winning parents over.
Variants around the world
How Henry sounds in other languages.
EnricoHeinrichHenriEnriqueHendrik
Famous people
- Henry Ford— entrepreneur
- Henry David Thoreau— writer
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Henry mean?
The name Henry means Ruler of the household.
What is the origin of the name Henry?
Origin of Henry: Germanic.
What are the international variants of the name Henry?
International variants of Henry: Enrico, Heinrich, Henri, Enrique, and Hendrik.