Henry: name meaning and origin
Henry is a Germanic name meaning "ruler of the home". It has 2 syllables, stressed on Hen, and is traditionally a boy's name.
Middle names that flow with Henry
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- Henry Beau handsome
- Henry Dev divine
- Henry Finn fair, white
- Henry George farmer, earth-worker
- Henry Jack God is gracious (from John)
- Henry James supplanter (from Jacob)
- Henry Kai sea
- Henry Leif heir, descendant
Sibling names for Henry
- Henry & Ada Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Henry & Adeline Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Henry & Frederick Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Henry & Darius Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Henry & Eleanor Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Henry & Freya Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Henry & Kian Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- Henry & Nora Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
Names with a similar meaning
Questions about Henry
What does the name Henry mean?
Henry is a Germanic name meaning "ruler of the home".
How many syllables are in Henry?
Henry has 2 syllables (Hen-ry), with the stress usually on "Hen".
Is Henry a boy's or girl's name?
Henry is traditionally a boy's name.