Henning
Meaning of Henning
Originating from Germany, the name Henning is a male name with deep historical roots. It is pronounced as "HEN-ing" (/ˈhɛnɪŋ/) in German. The name Henning is derived from the popular German name Henrik, which means "ruler of the home" or "ruler of the estate." It also has a variation known as Henny. Although not extremely common in the United States, Henning has been steadily increasing in popularity over the years. In recent years, it has ranked between 5000 and 9000 in terms of occurrences and popularity. With its strong Germanic origin and unique sound, Henning is a distinctive choice for parents seeking a less common yet meaningful name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
German
- Pronunced as HEN-ing (/ˈhɛnɪŋ/)
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Notable People Named Henning
| Henning von Tresckow was a German military officer who played a key role in organizing resistance against Adolf Hitler and was involved in the failed assassination attempt on Hitler in 1943. |
| Henning Georg Mankell was a Swedish crime writer and children's author, famous for creating Inspector Kurt Wallander in a series of mystery novels. |
| Henning Stille Berg is a Norwegian football manager and former player, currently managing Allsvenskan club AIK. |
| Henning Solberg is a Norwegian rally and rallycross driver who competes in the World Rally Championship (WRC) with his co-driver Ilka Minor. |
| Henning Koppel was a renowned Danish artist and designer, best known for his iconic work with Georg Jensen and his designs in porcelain, glass, and lamps. |
| Henning Karl Larsen was a Danish marathon runner who competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics and earned twelve national titles in track and field athletics. |
| Henning Larsen was a renowned Danish architect famous for designing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building in Riyadh and the Copenhagen Opera House. |
| Henning Moritzen was a prolific Danish film actor known for his appearances in over 70 films spanning six decades. |
| Henning Schwarz was a German politician affiliated with the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and served as interim Minister-President of Schleswig-Holstein during the Barschel affair. |
| Henning Kramer Dahl was a renowned Norwegian poet, essayist, and translator. |
| Henning Wallgren is a competitive shooter from Norway and co-founder of the American Zoot Shooters Association. |
| Henning Harnisch is a retired German professional basketball player who now serves as the vice president for Alba Berlin and is in charge of the team's youth program, as well as serving as the China ambassador for the team. |
| Henning Dahl Mikkelsen, a Danish cartoonist, gained fame for creating the popular newspaper comic strip Ferd'nand, which he signed as Mik, and achieved international success with its pantomime humor. |
| Henning H. Bergsvåg - Henning Havnerås Bergsvåg is a Norwegian poet known for his literary contributions. |
| Henning Larsen - Henning R. Larsen was a Danish cyclist who participated in the 4,000 meters team pursuit event at the 1952 Summer Olympics. |
