Hen Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Hen is listed in our database as a girl name of Teutonic origin. Its recorded meaning is “Ruler of the home”.

Hen Name at a Glance

Name Hen
Meaning Ruler of the home.
Origin Teutonic
Gender Girl

What Does the Name Hen Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Hen means “Ruler of the home”. 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 Teutonic origin. Browse more Teutonic 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 girl 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.

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