Nicknames for Henry
Henry is a boy's name of Old German / French origin meaning “Ruler of the home”. Here are 6 nicknames for Henry, from classic short forms to pet names, grouped by the feel they give the name.
6 nicknames
Harry
Germanic / English
Home-ruler
BoyLiteraryHistorical
Hank
American (from Henry)
Ruler of the home
BoyHistorical
Vintage · Older pet names.
Hen
Henny
Modern · The Welsh spelling.
Harri
Used on their own in the UK: Harry, Hal.
Quick questions
What is a good nickname for Henry?
Popular nicknames for Henry include Harry, Hal, Hank, Hen, Henny. The forms used since the Middle Ages.
What is Henry short for?
Henry is a full name, Germanic for home ruler, and Harry began as its medieval short form.
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