Henny
Henny: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhɛni/
Meaning and origin of Henny
- A diminutive of the female given name Henrietta.
How popular is Henny?
Since 1880, 1,056 girls and 58 boys in the U.S. have been named Henny (95% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2626 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #3255 in 1925. In 2025, 66 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Henny FAQ
What does the name Henny mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Henrietta.
How popular is the name Henny?
Since 1880, 1,056 girls and 58 boys in the U.S. have been named Henny (95% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2626 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #3255 in 1925. In 2025, 66 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Henny a boy or girl name?
Henny is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 1,056 girls and 58 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.