Henry

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    Origin:
  • German: Ruler of the household
Description:
Considered powerful and traditional in Britain, and independent and folksy in the US, Henry is a timeless boys name that has both substance and style. Long embraced by monarchs, including the first eight kings of England, the regal name is also popular with Hollywood royalty and rock stars.
Popularity:
How popular is Henry? Here's how many babies were named Henry over time, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration.
 Ranking   Name
Alternate Spellings:
Heike   •   Heinroch   •   Henrich
International Variations:
Enrique   •   Enzo   •   Hanale   •   Hannraoi   •   Hendrick   •   Hendrik   •   Henri   •   Henrik   •   Henrique   •   Henryk
Nicknames:
Hank   •   Heiko   •   Heinz
Famous Namesakes:
Philosopher Henry David Thoureau, Automobile pioneer Henry Ford, Actor Henry Fonda, Actor Henry Winkler, Author Henry James, Prince Henry of Wales
Celebrity Babies:
Son of Heidi Klum and Seal, Son of Julia Roberts, Son of Dennis Hopper, Son of Julia Louis Dreyfuss and Brad Hall, Son of Meryl Streep, Son of Steve Zahn, Son of Emily Deschanel, Son of Minnie Driver
Syllables:
2
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