Harry

Meaning home ruler, army commander
Origin English, German
Gender Boy
Popularity Moderate
Length 5
Syllables 2
Syllabification Har-ry

About Harry

Approachable, friendly, and timelessly classic—Harry brings an instant sense of warmth and familiarity. This name has weathered generations, maintaining its charm through changing trends and cultural shifts. There's an unpretentious quality to Harry that makes it universally likeable, crossing social and cultural boundaries with ease. It's the kind of name that invites conversation rather than demanding attention, creating immediate rapport. Harry works beautifully in both casual and professional contexts, never feeling out of place. The name carries associations with reliability, good humor, and genuine character. Its simplicity is its strength—no one needs to ask twice or puzzle over spelling. Harry adapts wonderfully to various personalities, equally suitable for artistic souls, athletic types, or academic achievers. Parents choosing Harry demonstrate wisdom in understanding that sometimes the most enduring choices are those that have proven themselves across time. It's comfortable without being boring, familiar without being commonplace.

Variations of Name Harry

Henry
Harrison
Harlan
Harold
Harris

Nicknames for Harry

Hal
Hank
Haz
H
Harry

Famous People Named Harry

Harry StylesBritish singer and actor
Harry HoudiniHungarian-born American magician and escape artist
Harry KaneEnglish professional footballer
Harry S. Truman33rd President of the United States
Harry Connick Jr.American singer, actor, and television host
Harry BelafonteJamaican-American singer, actor, and activist
Harry WinstonAmerican jeweler and founder of the Harry Winston, Inc
Harry ShearerAmerican actor, comedian, and voice artist
Harry ChapinAmerican singer-songwriter
Harry HamlinAmerican actor
Harry RedknappEnglish football manager and former player
Harry AndersonAmerican actor and magician
Harry VardonBritish golfer and member of the World Golf Hall of Fame
Harry CarayAmerican baseball broadcaster
Harry MorganAmerican actor known for his role in the TV series "MASH"
Harry Shum Jr.American dancer and actor
Harry Dean StantonAmerican actor
Harry GuardinoAmerican actor

Characters Named Harry

Harry PotterProtagonist of J.K. Rowling's book series
Harry BoschDetective in Michael Connelly's crime novels
Harry DresdenWizard and private investigator in Jim Butcher's "Dresden Files" series
Harry HartCharacter from the movie "Kingsman - The Secret Service"
Harry KimCharacter from the TV series "Star Trek - Voyager"
Harry LockhartCharacter from the movie "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang"
Harry BurnsCharacter from the movie "When Harry Met Sally"
Harry OsbornCharacter from the Spider-Man comics and movies
Harry TaskerCharacter from the movie "True Lies"
Harry MasonProtagonist of the video game "Silent Hill"
Harry WormwoodCharacter from the book and movie "Matilda"
Harry ClaytonCharacter from the TV series "Stan Lee's Lucky Man"
Harry HartiganCharacter from the graphic novel "Sin City"
Harry SullivanCharacter from the TV series "Doctor Who"
Harry MorganCharacter from the TV series "Dexter"
Harry SolomonCharacter from the TV series "3rd Rock from the Sun"
Harry DunnCharacter from the movie "Speed"
Harry GoldfarbCharacter from the movie "Requiem for a Dream"
Harry LimeCharacter from the movie "The Third Man"