Henry or Henrie?
Two spellings, side by side.
Henry and Henrie are two spellings of the same sound. Henry is listed with the meaning "Henry comes from the Germanic Heimirich, from heim 'home' and ric 'ruler', so 'ruler of the home'. Eight English kings bore it" and Henrie with "Ruler of the home". Henry is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Henry | Henrie |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Henry comes from the Germanic Heimirich, from heim 'home' and ric 'ruler', so 'ruler of the home'. Eight English kings bore it. | Ruler of the home |
| Origin | German | French |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | Henry | Hen-rie |
| Popularity | Very popular | Less often searched here |
Questions about Henry and Henrie
Is Henry or Henrie more common?
Henry is more often searched and saved on this site; Henrie is also used.
Do Henry and Henrie mean the same?
Henry: "Henry comes from the Germanic Heimirich, from heim 'home' and ric 'ruler', so 'ruler of the home'. Eight English kings bore it". Henrie: "Ruler of the home".
How do you say Henry?
Henry and Henrie are said the same way.
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