Harry
home ruler (Germanic via Old French/English)
Harry is a english / other boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 432, with 15,942 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
home ruler (Germanic via Old French/English)
Harry originated as the Middle English pronunciation and vernacular form of Henry. In the Philippines, it became established primarily during the American colonial period and remains a recognizable English masculine given name bolstered by global media and notable public figures.
Harry is a traditional English medieval spoken form and diminutive of Henry, derived from the Germanic name Heimirich meaning 'home ruler'.
Name character
In the Philippines
Used as a standalone first name or in compound pairings (e.g., Harry John). Often used as its own casual call name or shortened to 'Har'.
Related forms
- Heinrich German
- Henri French
- Enrique Spanish
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Harry with common surname pairs
Each pair is a mother's maiden surname plus a father's surname. The number is the sound-fit score for this first name.
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How do I use Harry with two Filipino surnames?
Harry is the given name. The full name is Harry + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Harry a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Harry is number 432, with 15,942 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.