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    Discover the meaning and origin of the name Hen

    Hen

    Boy
    german
    1 syllable

    Hen is a german boy's name meaning "Diminutive of henry, home or house ruler".

    With german roots, Hen is a boy name that means "Diminutive of henry, home or house ruler". At just 3 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

    Origin
    german
    Gender
    Boy
    Syllables
    1

    Meaning compiled from public name lists.

    Meaning

    Diminutive of henry, home or house ruler

    Popularity

    Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

    Quick answers about Hen

    Very rare in US records

    What does Hen mean?

    Hen is a boy name of german origin meaning "Diminutive of henry, home or house ruler".

    Is Hen a rare name?

    Yes. Hen does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

    Sister names that go with Hen

    EmmaAmeliaAdelineLenaHeidiHanna

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    Names with a similar meaning to Hen

    Hen means "Diminutive of henry, home or house ruler" — these names share that spirit.

    • Henry — "Ruler of the home" (german)
    • Avery — "Ruler of elves, wise" (english)
    • Aubrey — "Elf ruler" (english)

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