Henry
Meaning of Henry
The name Henry is a classic male name of Germanic origin, meaning "ruler of the home." Pronounced as HEN-ree in English, it has long been a popular choice among parents for its regal connotations. Variations of the name include Henri and Henrik. In recent years, especially in the United States, the popularity of Henry has seen a resurgence. According to data for newborns in the United States, it has consistently ranked within the top 20 names since 2017. With historical figures like King Henry VIII and literary characters such as Shakespeare's Prince Henry (also known as 'Hal') carrying this name, Henry is a timeless choice that exudes strength and nobility.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as HEN-ree (/ˈhɛn.ri//)
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Notable People Named Henry
| Henry Ford was an influential American industrialist and founder of Ford Motor Company, known for revolutionizing automobile production with the assembly line technique. |
| Henry David Thoreau was a prominent American naturalist, essayist, and philosopher known for his book Walden and his essay "Civil Disobedience." |
| Henry Winkler is a multi-talented American actor, comedian, author, producer, and director, best known for his role as "Fonzie" on the TV series Happy Days, and has won numerous awards for his work. |
| Henry V, Holy Roman Emperor - Henry V was the King of Germany and Holy Roman Emperor, serving as the fourth and final ruler of the Salian dynasty after being made co-ruler by his father, Henry IV, in 1098. |
| Henry Rollins, also known as Henry Lawrence Garfield, is a multi-talented American singer, writer, spoken word artist, actor, comedian, and presenter, known for his work with Black Flag and the Rollins Band. |
| Henry Jaynes Fonda was a renowned American actor known for his portrayals of relatable characters on both stage and screen. |
| Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was a renowned American poet, educator, and the first American to fully translate Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy. |
| Sir Henry Bedingfeld was a prominent figure in 16th-century England, serving as a Privy Councillor to King Edward VI and Queen Mary I, Lieutenant of the Tower of London, and Vice-Chamberlain of the Household and Captain of the guards. |
| Henry Cavill - Henry William Dalgliesh Cavill is a British actor known for his roles as Charles Brandon in The Tudors, Superman in the DC Extended Universe, Geralt of Rivia in The Witcher, and Sherlock Holmes in Enola Holmes. |
| Henry Morgenthau Jr. was a prominent figure as the United States Secretary of the Treasury during Franklin D. Roosevelt's administration, contributing significantly to the New Deal and financing U.S. involvement in World War II. |
| Henry John Kaiser was an American industrialist known for his contributions to the construction industry, as well as for establishing Kaiser Permanente health care and the Kaiser Family Foundation. |
| Henry Clay Frick was an American industrialist, financier, and art patron known for his role in the steel industry and his extensive art collection. |
| Henry Armand Giroux is a prominent American-Canadian scholar and cultural critic, known for his influential work in critical pedagogy, cultural studies, and media studies. |
| Henry Judah Heimlich was an American thoracic surgeon known for inventing the Heimlich maneuver, a life-saving technique for choking, and other medical devices. |
| Henry Ford II, also known as "Hank the Deuce," was a prominent American businessman in the automotive industry, serving as president, CEO, and chairman of the Ford Motor Company and playing a key role in its growth and development. |
