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Henry

Considered powerful and traditional in Britain, and independent and folksy in the US, Henry is a timeless boys name that has both substance and style. Long embraced by monarchs, including the first eight kings of England, the regal name is also popular with Hollywood royalty and rock stars.

Origin

Nicknames

Heinz, Hank

Syllables

2

International Variations

Henryk, Henrique, Enzo, Heinz, Hank

Themes

Surname

Alternate Spellings

Henrich, Heinroch, Heike

Famous Namesakes

Philosopher Henry David Thoureau, Automobile pioneer Henry Ford, Actor Henry Fonda, Actor Henry Winkler, Author Henry James, Prince Henry of Wales

Celebrity Babies

Son of Heidi Klum and Seal, Son of Julia Roberts, Son of Dennis Hopper, Son of Julia Louis Dreyfuss and Brad Hall, Son of Meryl Streep, Son of Steve Zahn, Son of Emily Deschanel, Son of Minnie Driver

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