Ruler of the home
Hendy is a rare diminutive form of Henrietta or Henderson, ultimately derived from the Germanic name Heinrich. It combines the elements for 'home' and 'ruler', suggesting a position of leadership within the domestic sphere. While historically more common as a surname or a masculine nickname, it is occasionally used as a unique, gender-neutral or feminine choice.
Less common today
Hendy isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,442 in 2019.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the novel series · The Chronicles of the Imaginarium Geographica
