Hennie
Dutch · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Hennie
The name 'Hennie' is a diminutive or variant of 'Henry' or 'Henrietta,' meaning "home ruler" or "ruler of the household," derived from the Germanic elements *haim* (home) and *rīk* (ruler).
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Etymology
The name 'Hennie' is a diminutive or variant of 'Henry' or 'Henrietta,' meaning "home ruler" or "ruler of the household," derived from the Germanic elements *haim* (home) and *rīk* (ruler). It is used primarily in Dutch, Afrikaans, and English-speaking cultures, often as a unisex nickname, with historical roots in medieval Europe where Henry was a common royal name.
Hennie currently ranks #6,300 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1917.
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