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Hennessy
Hennessy Pronunciation
Hennessy is pronounced HEN-ə-see /ˈhɛn.ə.si/High
Meaning: From Irish Ó hAonghusa, 'descendant of Aonghus' — a name linked to the god Aengus, 'one strength/choice' — also the cognac surnameMedium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
History & Origin
Hennessy anglicizes Ó hAonghusa, 'descendant of Aonghus' — the Irish god of youth and love, his name read as 'one strength' or 'one choice'. The cognac dynasty founded by an Irish émigré made the surname a luxury byword, and hip-hop made it a culture-name; both fed its use as a girls' first name.
It registers thinly and recently for girls. Rare, festive, and surname-bold — Henny waits as the nickname.
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How do you pronounce Hennessy?
Hennessy is pronounced HEN-ə-see (/ˈhɛn.ə.si/). Press play above to hear Hennessy said aloud.
How do you say Hennessy?
Hennessy is said HEN-ə-see (/ˈhɛn.ə.si/). Press play above to hear Hennessy said aloud.
What does the name Hennessy mean?
Hennessy comes from Irish Ó hAonghusa, 'descendant of Aonghus', the Irish love-god.
Is Hennessy a boy or girl name?
Hennessy is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.
How popular is Hennessy?
Hennessy is a rare name for girls in the U.S.