Henry

Henry is of Germanic origin, derived from the Old High German name Haimric, composed of the elements "haim" (home) and "ric" (power, ruler).

Notable Namesakes

• Henry Ford - Founder of Ford Motor Company.
• Henry VIII - King of England, multiple marriages.
• Henry Cavill - Actor, played Superman in DC movies.
• Henry Kissinger - Former U.S. Secretary of State.
• Henry David Thoreau - Author, philosopher, transcendentalist.
• Henry Winkler - Actor, played "The Fonz" in Happy Days.
• Henry Fonda - Actor, starred in classic films.
• Henry Hudson - Explorer, Hudson River named after him.
• Henry Mancini - Composer, wrote Pink Panther theme.
• Henry Rollins - Musician, actor, spoken word artist.

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Name Variants

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