| Meaning | home ruler |
| Origin | German |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Hen-ny |
About Henny
Henny bounces off the tongue with playful energy and unpretentious charm. This diminutive name packs surprising punch despite its brevity, offering a fresh alternative to the heavily used Henry or Henrietta derivatives. The double-n construction gives it visual balance and a cozy, approachable feel. Henny works particularly well for families who prefer informal, nickname-style given names that don't require shortening. It carries vintage appeal without feeling dusty, suggesting both warmth and wit. The name's rarity ensures uniqueness while remaining pronounceable and spelling-friendly. Parents who gravitate toward Henny typically appreciate names that don't take themselves too seriously, that feel lived-in and comfortable from day one. It suits artistic families and those who value individuality over convention.
Nicknames for Henny
| Hen |
| Enny |
| Henn |
| Nene |
| Hennie |
Famous People Named Henny
| Henny Porten | German actress |
| Henny Youngman | American comedian |
| Henny Vrienten | Dutch musician |
| Henny Backus | American actress |
| Henny Brenner | German-American artist |
| Henny Moan | Norwegian actress |
| Henny Reents | German actress |
| Henny Serfontein | South African pianist |
| Henny Thijssen | Dutch Olympic swimmer |
| Henny de Groot | Dutch field hockey player |
| Henny Purwonegoro | Indonesian painter |
| Henny Portman | Dutch author and consultant |
| Henny Marinus | Dutch field hockey player |
| Henny Schermann | German operatic soprano |
| Henny Hamhuis | Dutch cricketer |
| Henny Alma | Dutch artist |
| Henny van Schoonhoven | Dutch tennis player |
| Henny A.J. Kreeft | Dutch psychologist |
| Henny Verbeek-Kusters | Dutch politician |
| Henny Odén | Swedish sculptor |
Characters Named Henny
| Henny Beaumont | character from the comic strip "The Beaumonts" |
| Henny Wallington | character from the novel "The Wallington Case" |
| Henny Angel | character from the novel "Angel's Fury" |
| Henny Adams | character from the TV series "The Bill" |
| Henny Penny | character from the TV series "Jim Henson's Mother Goose Stories" |
| Henny Arrow | character from the novel "The Comfort of Strangers" |
| Henny Harrison | character from the novel "The Funeral Party" |
| Henny Van Damme | character from the novel "Bel-Ami" by Guy de Maupassant |
| Henny Holt | character from the novel "The Death of Grass" |
| Henny Laroche | character from the film "Hocus Pocus" |
| Henny Hen | character from the animated film "Chickens" |
| Henny Algar | character from the TV series "True Detective" |
| Henny Van Exel | character from the TV series "Criminal Minds" |
| Henny Bruns | character from the TV series "New Amsterdam" |
| Henny Haggerty | character from the TV series "Hill Street Blues" |
| Henny Davies | character from the TV series "Midsomer Murders" |
| Henny Castle | character from the TV series "Deadwood" |
| Henny Higgins | character from the TV series "Inspector George Gently" |
| Henny Blake | character from the TV series "Knots Landing" |