Harry
Meaning of Harry
Harry began life as the cheerful medieval nickname for Henry, a royal name rooted in the Old German “Heimirich,” or “home ruler,” and it still carries that easygoing crown today. Think of a boy who can juggle fútbol and quidditch—Prince Harry’s modern charm, Harry Styles’ pop swagger, and, claro, the spell-casting hero from Hogwarts all dance in the same five letters. In English it rolls off the tongue as HAIR-ee/HAR-ee, light and quick like a friendly tap on the shoulder. In the United States, Harry once shone near the top a century ago and now cruises comfortably in the 500-600 range, proof that classic never quite goes out of style. Warm, vintage, and just a bit mágico, Harry offers a little prince’s dignity with a big buddy’s grin.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as HAIR-ee (/'hɛəri/)
American English
- Pronunced as HAR-ee (/'hɛri/)
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Notable People Named Harry
| Harry Styles is an English singer-songwriter and actor whose flamboyant fashion and artistry have greatly influenced popular culture. |
| Harry Houdini, born Erik Weisz, was a renowned American escape artist and illusionist. |
| Harry Belafonte was an American singer, actor, and civil rights activist who brought calypso music to international fame with his groundbreaking million-selling album "Calypso." |
| Harry Mason Reid Jr. was an American lawyer and U.S. senator from Nevada who served as Senate Majority Leader from 2007 to 2015. |
| Harry Dexter White was an American Treasury official who shaped financial policy for WWII Allies before being accused of spying for the Soviet Union. |
| Harry Nilsson - Nilsson was a 1970s American singer-songwriter known for his innovative vocal experiments and achieving commercial success without touring. |
| Harry Christopher Caray was a legendary American sportscaster who announced for five MLB teams, most notably the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs. |
| Jacob Harry Maguire is an English footballer who plays as a centre-back for Manchester United and England. |
| Harry Connick Jr. is a multi-talented American artist who has sold over 30 million records and holds the record for the most number-one jazz albums in U.S. history. |
| Harry Hopkins - Harold Lloyd Hopkins was a key advisor to President Franklin D. Roosevelt, overseeing New Deal relief programs and playing a pivotal role in Allied relations during World War II. |
| Harry Forster Chapin was a Grammy-winning American singer-songwriter and hunger activist who sold over 16 million records with his folk rock hits in the 1970s. |
| Harry Haag James was an influential American trumpet player and band leader known for his commercial success and technical prowess. |
| Harry H. Corbett was an English actor best known for playing Harold Steptoe in the BBC sitcom Steptoe and Son. |
| Harry Carey Jr. - Henry George Carey Jr. was an American actor who starred in over 90 films, including John Ford Westerns, and numerous TV series. |
