Origin:
English
French
German
Scottish
Shakespearean
Spanish
Sex:Male
Unisex Name?No
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.
Soul Urge:People with the name Henry have a deep inner desire for travel and adventure, and want to set their own pace in life without being governed by tradition.
Expression:People with the name Henry are excellent at analyzing, understanding, and learning. They tend to be mystics, philosophers, scholars, and teachers. Because they live so much in the mind, they tend to be quiet and introspective, and are usually introverts. When presented with issues, they will see the larger picture. Their solitary thoughtfulness and analysis of people and world events may make them seem aloof, and sometimes even melancholy.