Hen Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Hen Name at a Glance

Name	Hen
Meaning	Diminutive of Henry: Home or House Ruler.
Origin	German
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Hen Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Hen means “Diminutive of Henry: Home or House Ruler”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Hen Name Origin

Our database records Hen under German origin. Browse more German baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Hen a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Hen is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Hen

When considering Hen for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.