Hennessy Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Hennessy Name at a Glance

Name	Hennessy
Meaning	Surname.
Origin	Irish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Hennessy Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Hennessy means “Surname”. 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.

Hennessy Name Origin

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

Is Hennessy a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Hennessy

When considering Hennessy 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.