Henry

Meaning

Henry ultimately comes from the Germanic name elements that mean “home” or “house” plus “ruler” or “power,” which gives the familiar sense of “home ruler.” In the 19th-century excerpts provided, one source also glosses Henry as “rich in wisdom,” showing an older descriptive tradition alongside the more standard etymology. The name passed into English through medieval usage and became one of the most enduring royal names.

Origin

Fun fact

The name was so common among English kings that it became one of the most recognizably royal names in English history.