Home ruler
Henchy is a Yiddish diminutive of the name Hannah or Henrietta. While often used as a nickname in Hasidic Jewish communities, it functions as a standalone name meaning 'home ruler' through its Germanic roots or 'grace' through its Hebrew connections.
Less common today
Henchy isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,114 in 2014.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
