Henry
/ˈhɛn.ri/noun
A male given name of Germanic origin.
Did you know?Henry comes from the same ancient Germanic name-family as Harry, Heinrich, and even the old idea of a ruler who governs the home, not just a kingdom.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*haimaz
“home, village, household”
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*rīkijaz
“ruler, powerful, rich”
Old High German
OHG
Heimirīh / Haimirih
“home-ruler”
Old French
OF
Henri
“a male personal name”
Middle English
English
Henry
“a male given name”