Henny

Meaning of Henny

Henny is a female name with Dutch origins. It is pronounced as HEN-ee in both Dutch and English. The name has variations such as Henrietta. In recent years, Henny has been given to an average of 50 newborn girls in the United States of America annually, with its popularity ranking around the 3000s. While its usage has fluctuated over time, Henny remains a charming and unique choice for parents looking for a distinctive name for their baby girl.

Pronunciation

Dutch

  • Pronunced as HEN-ee (/ˈhɛ.ni/)

English

  • Pronunced as HEN-ee (/ˈhɛn.i/)

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Similar Names to Henny

Notable People Named Henny

Henny Youngman - Henry "Henny" Youngman was a British-born American comedian and musician known for his mastery of the "one-liner," including the famous line "Take my wife... please."
Henny van der Windt - Hendrik Johannes (Henny) van der Windt is a Dutch associate professor at the Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, specializing in the relationship between sustainability and science, particularly in nature conservation, ecology, energy technologies, local energy initiatives, and the energy transition.
Jan Hendrik Albert Eman, also known as Henny Eman, was a prominent Aruban politician and founder of the Aruban People's Party, leading the push for Aruba's autonomy from Curaçao, with his grandson later becoming the first Prime Minister of Aruba.
Henny Sophie Magnussen née Petersen was a pioneering Danish lawyer who fought for women's rights in the legal profession.
Henny Huisman - Hendrikus Josephus Huisman is a Dutch television presenter and musician.
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