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Henry Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "henry" is "ruler of the household", and is used often for "boys".

Name
henry
Meaning
ruler of the household
Pronunciation
hen-ree
Used for
boys
Syllables
2

Henry Name Details

The name Henry is of Germanic origin and was derived from the Germanic name Heinrich, composed of the elements 'heim' meaning 'home' and 'ric' meaning 'ruler or king'. It has been widely used in various European royal families and its popularity soared during the Middle Ages. Henry remains a popular and timeless name to this day.

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