Henry

Henry as a name

Henry is a male given name that has Germanic origins. It comes from the Old German name “Heimirich,” which means “home ruler.” Henry has been a popular name throughout history and has been used by many famous figures, including kings and presidents.

The name Henry has many variations in different languages, such as Henri in French, Enrique in Spanish, and Henrik in Scandinavian languages. It has been a common name for English and British royalty, with eight kings of England and two kings of France bearing the name.

In modern times, the name Henry has remained popular and is still commonly given to baby boys in many parts of the world.