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Hendry

♂ Boy

Pronounced HEN-dree /ˈhɛn.dri/High

Meaning: A Scottish form of Henry — from the Germanic Heimirich, 'a home/estate ruler' (heim, 'home', + ric, 'ruler')Low

In 30 seconds: A home/estate ruler: Hendry is a Scottish form of Henry. Crisp, classic, and warm.

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Origin LowGermanic, Scottish

MeaningA Scottish form of Henry — from the Germanic Heimirich, 'a home/estate ruler' (heim, 'home', + ric, 'ruler')

U.S. rank (2025)#7869 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 153

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Hendry is a Scottish form of Henry — from the Germanic Heimirich, 'a home/estate ruler' (heim, 'home', + ric, 'ruler'). A crisp, classic name (said 'HEN-dree').

In the U.S. it appears in Scottish families. Rare, a-home-ruler at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Henry comes from the Germanic Heimirich, 'a home/estate ruler' (heim, 'home', + ric, 'ruler') — Hendry is the Scottish form, crisp and classic (said 'HEN-dree').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Hendry — Scottish form of Henry

Variations

HenryHendrieHendrick

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Henri— a French form

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hendry mean?

Hendry is a Scottish form of Henry — Germanic 'a home/estate ruler'.

How do you pronounce Hendry?

It's said HEN-dree /ˈhɛn.dri/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Hendry a boy or girl name?

Hendry is a boy's name.

How popular is Hendry?

Hendry is a very rare name in the U.S.