The nameHenny
Henny is a Dutch and German pet name used for both boys and girls.
- Unisex name
- Dutch and German
- Feast day
Meaning
Henny is a short form of Hendrik or Henrietta, from the Germanic heim, "home", and ric, "ruler".
Origin
Dutch and German.
History
In the United States Henny reached its best rank for girls, 2796th, in 2021.
Famous people named Henny
- Henny Youngman, comedian
Popularity of the name Henny
Henny in the United States
Henny was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 359 births over the decade, 34% of all recorded babies named Henny. Its rise began around 1921, and it peaked in 2021. Half of all babies named Henny in the United States were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 52 births a year on average, against 38 in the five years before.
Henny in Norway
Henny was most popular in Norway in the 1950s, with 285 births over the decade, 24% of all recorded babies named Henny. Half of all babies named Henny in Norway were born before 1969, although it is popular again today. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 28 births a year on average, against 24 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Henny
Names from the same generation as Henny, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Henny mean?
Henny is a short form of Hendrik or Henrietta, from the Germanic heim, "home", and ric, "ruler".
What is the origin of the name Henny?
Dutch and German.
Is Henny a girl's or a boy's name?
Henny is a unisex name, given to both girls and boys. In the United States, 94% of the babies named Henny are girls.
How popular is the name Henny?
In 2024, Henny was the 2993rd most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 55 births.
What are the variants of the name Henny?
Variants and related names of Henny include Hendrik and Henri.
What are good sibling names for Henny?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Kenza, Sakina, Yumi and Lizzy for a sister, Ayoub, Casimir, Artem and Sven for a brother.
Who are famous people named Henny?
Henny Youngman, comedian.