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Henning

♂ Boy

Pronounced HEN-ing /ˈhɛn.ɪŋ/Medium

Meaning: A Scandinavian/German diminutive of Henry (Heinrich, 'home ruler') or Johannes ('God is gracious'); a warm traditional nameLow

In 30 seconds: Home ruler: Henning is a Scandinavian form of Henry. Crisp and warm (said 'HEN-ing'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowGermanic, Scandinavian
MeaningA Scandinavian/German diminutive of Henry (Heinrich, 'home ruler') or Johannes ('God is gracious'); a warm traditional name
U.S. rank (2025)#10057 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 301

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419132025

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

Henning is a Scandinavian/German diminutive of Henry (Heinrich, 'home ruler') or Johannes ('God is gracious'). A warm traditional name (said 'HEN-ing').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly in Scandinavian and German families. Rare, home-ruler at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Henning is a Scandinavian/German diminutive of Henry ('home ruler') or Johannes ('God is gracious') — a warm traditional name — a crisp choice (said 'HEN-ing').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Henning — Germanic/Scandinavian; form of Henry/Johannes

Variations

Hennig

Nicknames

Henny

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If you like Henning…

Henrik— a fellow Scandinavian Henry form
Henric— a kin Henry form
Hendrik— a companion Henry form
Henry— the root name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Henning mean?

Henning is a Scandinavian diminutive of Henry ('home ruler') or Johannes ('God is gracious'). The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Henning?

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

Is Henning a boy or girl name?

Henning is a boy's name.

How popular is Henning?

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

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