Henry Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Henry Name at a Glance

Name	Henry
Meaning	'Richard II' Henry Bolingbroke, later 'Henry IV" Hal, later 'Henry V'. 'Henry VI'. Henry, Earl of Richmond. 'Henry VIII' King, & Sir Henry Guildford. 'King John' Prince Henry. 'Henry IV' & 'Richard II' Henry Percy, Hotspur. 'Richard III' Henry VII.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Henry Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Henry means “'Richard II' Henry Bolingbroke, later 'Henry IV" Hal, later 'Henry V'. 'Henry VI'. Henry, Earl of Richmond. 'Henry VIII' King, & Sir Henry Guildford. 'King John' Prince Henry. 'Henry IV' & 'Richard II' Henry Percy, Hotspur. 'Richard III' Henry VII”. 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.

Henry Name Origin

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

Is Henry a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Henry

When considering Henry 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.