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Henry name meaning
First Name
705k
in the U.S.
since 1880
705k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
171k
in the U.S.
in 2010
171k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Henry mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Henry
User Submitted Origins
English
67%
German
24%
African
6%
Yoruba
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to 3 people from the United States and the United Kingdom, the name Henry is of German / Vietnamese origin and means "Ruler of the house".
- A submission from Nigeria says the name Henry means "TEUTONIAN-DUTCH,GERMAN: ORIGIN, 'MAGICAL RULER & LORD OF THE CLAN' :MEANING" and is of German origin.
- A user from Nigeria says the name Henry is of Nigerian origin and means "A winner and a ruler that can never be defeated".
- According to a user from Oregon, U.S., the name Henry means "A STRONG BUILDER AND GIVES Joy".
- A user from Canada says the name Henry means "A STRONG BUILDER AND GIVES JOY EVERYWHERE".
- A user from the United Kingdom says the name Henry is of English origin and means "'Home' 'Power' 'Ruler'".
- A user from Virginia, U.S. says the name Henry is of German origin and means "Ruler".
- A user from Minnesota, U.S. says the name Henry is of African origin and means "Ultimate Ruler".
- According to a user from India, the name Henry is of English origin and means "The saviour or hero of the land, and for some people the king of the house".
- A submission from South Carolina, U.S. says the name Henry means "Man of the house" and is of English origin.
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Hen"ry
The unit of electric induction; the induction in a circuit when the electro-motive force induced in this circuit is one volt, while the inducing current varies at the rate of one ampère a second.
Etymology: From Joseph Henry, an American physicist
Other Dictionary Sources
- United States physicist who studied electromagnetic phenomena (1791-1878)
- A leader of the American Revolution and a famous orator who spoke out against British rule of the American colonies (1736-1799)
- English chemist who studied the quantities of gas absorbed by water at different temperatures and under different pressures (1775-1836)
- A unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
Wiktionary
Borrowed from Old French (and Anglo-Norman) Henri, from Frankish *Haimrik, from Proto-Germanic *Haimarīks. Cognate with German Heinrich and Dutch Henrik, Old Norse Heimríkr (Danish Henrik).
- A male given name from the Germanic languages, popular in England since Middle Ages; the name of eight kings.
- A French and English patronymic surname.
- A locale in the United States.
- A city in Illinois; named for Illinois militia officer James D. Henry.
- A town in South Dakota; named for early settler J. D. Henry.
- A village in Nebraska; named for Henry Nichols, late son of the original owner of the town site.
- An unincorporated community in Indiana.
Henry was also found in the following language(s): Danish, French, German, Middle French, Norwegian, Swedish, and Tagalog
Notable Persons Named Henry
Notable Persons Named Henry
Henry VIII
Henry VIII was royalty. He holds the title Grene growith the holy. He was most active from 1509 to 1509. Henry was born as the child of Henry VII of England and Elizabeth of York on June 28th, 1491 in Palace of Placentia. He breathed his last breath on January 28th, 1547.
Warren Beatty
He was most active from 1956 to present. Warren was given the name Henry Warren Beaty on March 30th, 1937 in Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Henry VII
Henry VII was royalty. He was most prominent from 1485 to 1509. Henry was born as the child of Edmund Tudor, 1st Earl of Richmond, Margaret Beaufort, Countess of Richmond, and Derby on January 28th, 1457 in Pembroke Castle. He died on April 21st, 1509.
Henry Ford
Henry Ford was a founder of ford motor, business magnate, engineering, ford motor company, and founder offord motor. Henry was born as the child of William Ford (businessman) on July 30th, 1863 in , U.S. He died on April 7th, 1947.
Henry Kissinger
Henry Kissinger is a 56th United States Secretary of State, National Security Advisor, and National Security Advisor (United States). Henry was born on May 27th, 1923 in Fürth.
Henry Cavill
Henry Cavill is an actor. He has been prominent since 2001. Henry was given the name Henry William Dalgliesh Cavill on May 5th, 1983 in Jersey.
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Notable Persons With the Last Name Henry
Notable Persons With the Last Name Henry
Thierry Henry
Thierry Henry is a soccer player for the CO Les Ulis, ES Viry-Châtillon, AS Monaco FC, Juventus F.C., Arsenal F.C., FC Barcelona, New York Red Bulls, France national under-20 football team, and France national football team. Thierry was born on August 17th, 1977 in Les Ulis, Essonne, France.
Mark Henry
Mark Henry is a wrestler. Mark was born on June 12th, 1971 in Silsbee, Texas.
Patrick Henry
Patrick Henry was a Governor of Virginia. His most notable accomplishments were from 1776 to 1779. Patrick was born on May 29th, 1736 in Birthplace of Patrick Henry. He passed away on June 6th, 1799.
O. Henry
O. Henry was a writer. O. was given the name William Sidney Porter on September 11th, 1862 in Greensboro, North Carolina. He died on June 5th, 1910.
Prince Henry
Prince Henry was a governor-general of australia and military. He holds the title Duke of Gloucester([[#Titles, styles, and Duke of Gloucester. He was most prominent from 1945 to 1947. Prince was born as the child of George V and Mary of Teck on March 31st, 1900 in York Cottage. He breathed his last breath on June 10th, 1974.
Lord Darnley Henry
Lord Darnley Henry was royalty. He was most prominent from 1565 to 1567. Lord was born as the child of Matthew Stewart, 4th Earl of Lennox, and Margaret Douglas on December 7th, 1545 in Temple Newsam, Yorkshire, England. He left this life on February 10th, 1567.
Common last names for Henry
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Henry | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 61.43% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 30.68% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.84% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.87% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.34% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.84% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Henry
People with the last name Henry are most frequently White or African American
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Fun Facts about the name Henry
| #47 | Most Popular Boy Names |
| #24 | Classic Boy Names |
| #9 | Last Name First Names |
| #7 | Vintage Boy Names |