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Henry

Meaning

From the Germanic name Heimirich which meant "home ruler", composed of the elements heim "home" and

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Name Personality

Based on famous people named Henry and cultural associations, this name tends to be associated with:

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Famous People Named Henry

Henry Ainsworth

Henry Ainsworth (1571–1622) was an English Nonconformist clergyman and scholar.

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Henry Home, Lord Kames

Henry Home, Lord Kames (169627 December 1782) was a Scottish writer, philosopher, advocate, judge, and agricultural improver.

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Henry V (play)

Henry V is a history play by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written near 1599.

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Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey

Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey (1516/1517 – 19 January 1547), KG, was an English nobleman, politician and poet.

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Henry Woodward (inventor)

Henry Woodward was a Canadian inventor and a major pioneer in the development of the incandescent lamp.

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Henry in Other Languages

Ancient GermanicEmmerich
ArmenianHenrik
CatalanEnric
CroatianHenrik

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