Henry

Meaning

Name

1. A male given name from the Germanic languages, popular in England since Middle Ages; the name of eight kings.
2. A French and English surname originating as a patronymic.
3. A locale in the United States.
4. A locale in the United States.
5. A locale in the United States.
6. A locale in the United States.
7. A locale in the United States.

Noun

Ellipsis of Henry hoover; a common brand of vacuum cleaner.

Synonyms

Kendrick

Patrick Henry

William Henry

Joseph Henry

Hal

Harry

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈhɛn.ɹi/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: Henry

Cognate with German: Heinrich

Cognate with Dutch: Hendrik

Cognate with Estonian: Hendrik

Cognate with Old Norse: Heimríkr

Cognate with Danish: Henrik

In summary

From Middle English Henry, from Old French (and Anglo-Norman) Henri, from Frankish *Haimrik, from Proto-Germanic *Haimarīks. Cognate with German Heinrich, Dutch Hendrik, Estonian Hendrik, and Old Norse Heimríkr (Danish Henrik).

Sentences

At its center was Henry Clay Square , a large area reserved for public buildings .

John Henry renamed Steelworks Ironworks to further himself from his superhero life as Steel .