Henny Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationHEN-ee / /ˈhɛni/Dutch; English
Meaning
Dutch: Ruler of the home; English: Diminutive of Henry
Historical & Cultural Background
Henny is often considered a diminutive form of the name Henry, which has roots in Germanic languages. The name Henry means 'ruler of the home' and has been popular in various cultures. In Dutch, Henny can also stand alone as a given name. The name has seen varying levels of popularity in different regions.
Similar Names
Variants
- Hen
- Hendrik
International Variants
- Henri (French)
- Enrico (Italian)
- Heinrich (German)
Famous people named Henny
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Fictional characters named Henny
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Henny was first seen in the United States in 1921. Henny has ranked as high as #876 nationally, which occurred in 1921, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Henny has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Henny
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1921 | 8 |
| 1923 | 7 |
| 1924 | 5 |
| 1925 | 8 |
| 1926 | 5 |
| 1927 | 8 |
| 1928 | 6 |
| 1929 | 6 |
| 1930 | 5 |