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    Henning

    Discover the meaning and origin of the name Henning

    Henning

    Boy
    german
    2 syllables

    Henning is a german boy's name meaning "This German and Scandinavian name is a derivative of Henry, meaning ruler of the home or estate.".

    With german roots, Henning is a boy name that means "This German and Scandinavian name is a derivative of Henry, meaning ruler of the home or estate.". It has 2 syllables.

    Origin
    german
    Gender
    Boy
    Syllables
    2

    Meaning compiled from public name lists.

    Meaning

    This German and Scandinavian name is a derivative of Henry, meaning ruler of the home or estate.

    Popularity

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

    Quick answers about Henning

    Very rare in US records

    What does Henning mean?

    Henning is a boy name of german origin meaning "This German and Scandinavian name is a derivative of Henry, meaning ruler of the home or estate.".

    Is Henning a rare name?

    Yes. Henning 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 Henning

    EmmaAmeliaAdelineLenaHeidiHanna

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    Names with a similar meaning to Henning

    Henning means "This German and Scandinavian name is a derivative of Henry, meaning ruler of the home or estate." — 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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