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Hennes

“The given name 'Hennes' is derived from the Old Norse word 'henni', which means 'beloved' or 'darling', and is related to the Proto-Germanic word '*hainiz', also meaning 'beloved'.”

Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#1,187
Trend
Peak year2018
Syllables2
Origin
LanguageOld Norse
CultureScandinavian
Numerology11 Chaldean 1
Global rank#1,187

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Hennes

The given name 'Hennes' is derived from the Old Norse word 'henni', which means 'beloved' or 'darling', and is related to the Proto-Germanic word '*hainiz', also meaning 'beloved'.

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Etymology

The given name 'Hennes' is derived from the Old Norse word 'henni', which means 'beloved' or 'darling', and is related to the Proto-Germanic word '*hainiz', also meaning 'beloved'. Hennes is primarily used in Scandinavian cultures, particularly in Norway, and has historical connections to the Viking Age and Norse mythology.

Hennes currently ranks #1,187 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2018.

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