Henry
home ruler (Germanic via English)
Henry is a english / other boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 112, with 79,336 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
home ruler (Germanic via English)
The name Henry entered the Philippines primarily during the American colonial period as part of the adoption of classic English and Anglo-Saxon given names. It has sustained long-term popularity across various social strata in the country. It is also strongly recognized in the Philippines through prominent business figures, notably Henry Sy Sr., founder of SM Investments.
Henry is an English name derived from the Old French Henri, which itself originates from the Germanic name Heinrich / Heimeric, meaning 'home ruler' or 'ruler of the estate'.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly used as a standalone first name or in compound pairings (e.g., John Henry, Henry James). Typical Filipino nicknames include Hen, Henry, or Hank, though many go by the full name.
Related forms
- Enrique Spanish
- Henri French
- Heinrich German
- Enrico Italian
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Henry with common surname pairs
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How do I use Henry with two Filipino surnames?
Henry is the given name. The full name is Henry + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Henry a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Henry is number 112, with 79,336 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.