Henry

Henry as a name

Henry is a male given name of Germanic origin, meaning “ruler of the household” or “estate ruler”. It was a popular name among royalty and nobility in medieval Europe, and has since become a widely-used name in English-speaking countries.

Famous people with the name Henry include Henry VIII, the King of England in the 16th century, and Henry David Thoreau, an American author and philosopher known for his work “Walden”.

In modern times, Henry has remained a popular name for boys, ranking consistently in the top 100 names in the United States and other English-speaking countries.