Henny name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: March 15th, 2024

Gender: Girl

Origin: Old High German and Germanic

Usage: German, Dutch, English, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian

Pronunciation: pronunciation of Henny

he(n)-ny

Meaning: Home, Homeland, Rich, Powerful, Power, God is Merciful, House and Ruler

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What does Henny mean?
Variations of Henny
How popular is Henny?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Henny
Sibling Names for Henny
Famous People Named Henny
Lists having Henny

What does Henny mean?

Unfamiliar Henny is originated from Old High German and Germanic languages is a gender-neutral name, Henny means "Home, Homeland, Rich, Powerful, Power, God is Merciful, House or Ruler" is used specifically in Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, German, Finnish, English and Dutch.

Henny is variant of lofty Henna. Henna is variation of biblical and loved Anna. Also Henna is variation of Names Beginning with Hen-. Henna is also variation of preeminent and unfading Hanna.

Henna is also form of renowned and ever lasting Helena. Henna is short form of Henrietta. Henna means Powerful and Home Ruler is originated from Hebrew and Germanic. Henny is short of Henriette.

Henriette is French and English form of Harriet. Also Henriette is German and Dutch equivalent of Henrietta. Henriette is also French cognate of Henri. Henriette means Homeland, House and King and Ruler is rooted from Old High German and Germanic.

Henny is diminutive of Henrietta. Henrietta is a form of customary and evergreen Harriet. Henrietta is form of Henriette in Latin language. Of Germanic and Old High German origin, Unfamiliar Henrietta, Henrietta means "Power, House Owner and Keeper of the Hearth".

How do I pronounce Henny?

Two syllabled Henny is pronounced as he(n)-ny.

Variants of Henny

Heimerich, Henna, Anna, Hanna, Helena, Hennah, Henni

Names that rhyme with Henny

How popular is the name Henny?

Henny is a unique baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1921 and was able to reach the top 4000 names. In 1927, it ranked 3150th when 49 boys were named Henny.

Over 739 people have been named Henny in United States. Henny is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, in use since 2002, peaked in 2017 when it ranked 2201st.

But Henny is a popular baby name in Indonesia where every 1 in 5000 have the name as well as in, Netherlands and Germany. At least, 90000 people globally have carried Henny as their given name according to our estimate.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2018			4852	27
2017			3824	39
2016			4825	28
2015			3285	49
2014			4442	32

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Henny in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	500	564	2594	1663
	0	0	0	312
	500	564	799	1406
	500	564	573	1430
	500	0	3063	0

Here's what numbers has to say about Henny

You are persistent but without motivation, you won't accomplish anything. You often get involved with people who have a hard time to express how they actually feel. You are a walking inspiration with an amazing aura. Expressing your emotions is what you are good at. You are a daydreamer who can spend hours of wandering your imaginative world. You are easily adaptable to changes and used to take the high road to success.

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Talina - Talina's meaning is Adelheid or Of Noble Figure is originated from German and English-American is a girl name is used mainly in Dutch and Finnish
Falk - Meaning of Falk is Hawk or The Bird is notably used in Danish, Hebrew and Swedish and is aimed at baby boys came from Germanic, Yiddish and Old High German
Ruben - The well-known and all time favorite unisex name Ruben means "Behold or Lucky", majorly used in Sami and German has origin in Hebrew. In 2018, commonly accepted name Ruben managed to bag 415th position in baby boy names list in United States
Rupert - The famous and perennial unisex name Rupert is mainly used in Dutch, Finnish and English has its origin in Germanic and Old High German, Rupert means "Famous, Bright Fame or Glory or Brilliant"

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Sibling Names for Henny

If you're looking for the perfect sibling name to go with your little one named Henny, then you've come to the right place! Here are some amazing names that would make great siblings for Henny. From traditional to unique, this list has a variety of options to suit any family's style and taste.

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Famous people named Henny

Henny Mürer, Norwegian choreographer and dancer
Henny Skjønberg, Norwegian actress and stage director
Henny Knoet, Dutch designer
Henny Youngman, English-American comedian and musician famous for his mastery of the "one-liner"; his best known one-liner being "Take my wife
Henny Backus, Broadway showgirl
Henny Vrienten, Dutch composer of TV and film scores
Henny Eman, first Prime Minister of Aruba from 1 January 1986 to 9 February 1989 and again
Henny Meijer, retired Dutch football player
Henny Huisman, Dutch television presenter
Henny Moan in O' Horten as Actress
Henny Porten in Anna Boleyn as Actress
Henny Alma in movie A Bridge Too Far as Actress

Henny Geermann, from 1927 drama, romance film Fjeldeventyret, who portrayed Marie Østmoe, lensmannens datter.
In 1949 comedy and drama flick, Katupeilin takana, Henny Valjus portrayed Mella.
In 1917, Henny Lauritzen portrayed the role of Mrs. Eva Lau - House Keeper in crime, romance movie Herregaards-Mysteriet.

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