Henny
he(n)-ny
US Popularity:5013
Origin:German
Other Origin(s):Dutch, Scandinavian
Meaning:Home ruler
Henny may be a shortened form of multiple names beginning with “Hen,” such as Henry, Henrietta, Henriette, Henrikke, Heinrich, and others. Most of these names derive from the Old German name Heimeric, meaning “home ruler.” As well as being a nickname, Henny is also sometimes used as a given name in Germany, Scandinavia, and the Netherlands. In the former two countries, it’s mostly used for girls, while in the Netherlands it’s more commonly used for boys. You may opt to use this versatile name as a nickname for one of its longer forms, or as a name on its own.
Henny Name Popularity Data
U.S. Births
Overall:Henny is currently #5013 in U.S. births
Boy:Henny is currently #8753 in U.S. births
Girl:Henny is currently #5172 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#5170
in 2022
- 123
from 2021
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