At a Glance: Name: Henning – Origin: Germanic (Low German) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: HEN-ing
Henning is a Germanic (Low German) boy's name. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Henning
Origin: Germanic (Low German).
A common claim: Ruler of the home Actually: Henning is often glossed as 'ruler of the home,' but that's actually the meaning of Heinrich (Henry). Henning itself started as a short form of Heinrich or Johannes, not an independent compound name.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Henning
Phonetic: HEN-ing IPA: /ˈhɛnɪŋ/
Popularity of Henning
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1913–2024.
Lists That Include Henning
- 200+ Classic Danish Boy Names That Are Seriously Scandi
- 200+ Scandinavian Baby Boy Names That Are Cool and Timeless
Similar Names
Orla · Elias · Philip · Palle · Flemming · Esben
