What Does the Name Henry Mean
The name Henry comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Henry below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Henry Name Meaning
EnglishFrom the Germanic name Heimirich which meant "home ruler", composed of the elements heim "home" and ric "power, ruler". It was later commonly spelled Heinrich, with the spelling altered due to the influence of...
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