Henessy Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationHEN-uh-see / /ˈhɛnəsi/Irish; English
Meaning
Irish: 'descendant of Aonghus'; English: 'from the wine' (variant of Hennessy)
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Henessy is derived from the Irish surname O hAonghusa, meaning 'descendant of Aonghus', a personal name that means 'one strength'. It is also associated with the English surname Hennessy, which has roots in the Old French name Hennessey. The name has gained popularity in various cultures, particularly in Ireland and among those of Irish descent.
Trend Summary
The name Henessy has seen a gradual increase in usage in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Hennessy
- Hennessey
International Variants
- Noé (French)
Famous people named Henessy
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Henessy was first seen in the United States in 1997. Henessy has ranked as high as #1331 nationally, which occurred in 2005, and has been most popular in California, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Henessy has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Henessy (2011)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 19 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 14 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2019 | 5 |