A medieval short form of Harry, the English form of Henry, from the Germanic name Heimirich meaning 'home ruler'. In Shakespeare's Henry IV plays it is the nickname of Prince Hal, the future King Henry V.
Vibe
warmgrounded
How it ages.
A friendly one-syllable vintage name with grandfatherly charm and a nod to Shakespeare's Prince Hal.
The cultural moment.
Rare but gaining slowly in the United States: ranked #4437 in 2014 and #3151 in 2025.