Henry
Primarily MaleThe meaning of the name Henry is Ruler Of The Home
The origin of the name Henry is German
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The name Henry was brought to England by the Normans after the Norman Conquest in 1066, and it quickly became popular among the English aristocracy.
In England, Henry was the name of eight kings, including Henry VIII, who famously split from the Roman Catholic Church and established the Church of England during the 16th century. The name has remained a popular choice for boys in England and other English-speaking countries ever since.
Prince Harry, whose full name is Henry Charles Albert David, is a member of the British royal family. He is the younger son of King Charles III and the late Princess Diana.
The French spelling of Henry is Henri whereas the German spelling is Henrik. The most common nickname of the name Henry is Hank. Other nicknames include Harry, Henny and Hen.
Five famous people named Henry include:
Henry Ford - an American industrialist and founder of the Ford Motor Company who is credited with developing the first automobile that was affordable for middle-class Americans.
Henry Cavill - a British actor who has portrayed Superman in several movies, including "Man of Steel" and "Justice League."
Henry Kissinger - an American diplomat and political scientist who served as the United States Secretary of State under Presidents Nixon and Ford.
Henry David Thoreau - an American author, poet, and philosopher who is best known for his book "Walden" and his essay "Civil Disobedience."
Henry Mancini - an American composer and conductor who is best known for his film and television scores, including the theme from "The Pink Panther."
Five fictional characters named Henry include:
Henry Jekyll/Mr. Hyde - the protagonist and antagonist in Robert Louis Stevenson's novel "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde."
Henry DeTamble - the male lead character in Audrey Niffenegger's novel "The Time Traveler's Wife."
Henry Mills - a main character in the TV series "Once Upon a Time," who is the son of Emma Swan and the grandson of Snow White and Prince Charming.
Henry Bowers - a character in Stephen King's novel "It," who is the main antagonist of the childhood sections of the story.
Henry Hugglemonster - the main character in the children's television series "Henry Hugglemonster," which airs on Disney Junior.