Home ruler
Originally a diminutive of Henrietta or Henriette, Henny shares the Germanic roots meaning 'ruler of the home.' While it has historically been used as a nickname, it is occasionally used as a standalone name in Northern Europe and the United States.
Less common today
Henny isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,618 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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