Henry

Pronunciation: [ h-EHNR-ee ]

Girl Name #8,070 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Henry is a girl name, recorded for 14 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced h-EHNR-ee.

Parents who love the name Henry often also consider Helen, Henrietta, Hettie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #8,070
Total SSA Count: 14

Alternative Spellings

Henrietta #2131

Nicknames

Hen Hey Henie

Also a Boy Name

Henry is also used as a boy name, ranked #6.

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Similar Names

Helen Henrietta Hettie Helena Hester Helene Hedwig Helma

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Frequently Asked Questions About Henry

Is Henry a boy or girl name?

Henry is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #8070. As a boy name, it is ranked #6. Henry is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Henry?

Henry is pronounced h-EHNR-ee.

How popular is the name Henry?

Henry is currently ranked #8070 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Henry?

Common nicknames for Henry include Hen, Hey, and Henie.

Is Henry a common or rare name?

Henry is an uncommon name, ranked #8070 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Henry

Henry is a girl name .

Is Henry a boy or girl name? Henry is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #8,070 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #6. Henry is more commonly used as a boy name.

Henry is currently ranked #8,070 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Henry include Hen, Hey, and Henie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Henry include Henrietta . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.