Henry-Lee
Germanic and Old English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Henry-Lee
Henry-Lee combines two English names: "Henry" derives from the Germanic "Heimirich" (heim = home, rich = ruler), meaning "estate ruler," while "Lee" comes from Old English "leah," meaning "meadow" or "clearing." The hyphenated combination is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States and Britain, with no specific religious association; it gained modest popularity in the 20th century as a way to honor multiple family lines or combine parental surnames.
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Etymology
Henry-Lee combines two English names: "Henry" derives from the Germanic "Heimirich" (heim = home, rich = ruler), meaning "estate ruler," while "Lee" comes from Old English "leah," meaning "meadow" or "clearing." The hyphenated combination is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States and Britain, with no specific religious association; it gained modest popularity in the 20th century as a way to honor multiple family lines or combine parental surnames.
Henry-Lee currently ranks #4,271 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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