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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All middle names for Henry, by length and meaning →
- Henry Beau handsome
- Henry Blair field, plain
- Henry Cole dark; coal
- Henry Dean valley
- Henry Dev divine
- Henry Finn fair, white
- Henry George farmer, earth-worker
- Henry Grant tall, great
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.
Nicknames for Henry
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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".
What are nicknames for Henry?
Common nicknames for Henry include Hal, Hank, Harry.
Is Henry a boy's or girl's name?
Henry is traditionally a boy's name.