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Henry
Meaning
Its source is Heimrich, an Ancient Germanic name meaning "Home leader."
Languages used in
This boy's name is used in English.
Background story
Among the Norman barons who conquered England in 1066 were a number named Henri, the French version of the Germanic name Heimrich.
Anglo-Saxon tongues could not easily negotiate the French nasalized ''en'' and the characteristic ''r,'' so during of the Middle Ages Henri was rendered as Harry in spoken English. The English spelling, however (following Latin and French), was Henry.
Over time, the name's spelling began to influence the way it was said. Eventually, Harry, once the primary English pronunciation of the name, joined ranks with Hank and Hal as one of Henry's nicknames.
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Statistics for the name Henry (male)
- In USA in 2006, the boy name Henry was ranked as number 95 on the most popular name for newborn babies
- In USA in 2005, the boy name Henry was ranked as number 102 on the most popular name for newborn babies
- In USA in 2004, the boy name Henry was ranked as number 109 on the most popular name for newborn babies
- In USA in 2003, the boy name Henry was ranked as number 116 on the most popular name for newborn babies
- In USA in 2002, the boy name Henry was ranked as number 115 on the most popular name for newborn babies