Origin, Meaning, And History of Harry
The name Harry is a masculine name of Germanic origin, meaning ‘home ruler’ or ‘ruler of the household.’ It is also of English origin, with several meanings depending on interpretation. Some sources suggest it comes from the Old High German name ‘Heimerich,’ while others believe it is related to the Germanic name ‘Haimrich,’ meaning ‘household ruler.’
哈利has a long history dating back to the Middle Ages, where it was popular among royalty and nobility. It has been used by several English and Scottish kings, including the famous King Henry VIII.
While the popularity of Harry has fluctuated over time, it has always been a relatively common name. In the early 20th century, it was among the top ten most popular names in England and Wales. Since the 1880s, it has been popular in the United States.
The rise of the British royal family’s popularity has contributed to the name’s recent surge in popularity. Prince Harry, also known as Prince Henry of Wales, has helped popularize the name in recent years.
Variations of the name include Harold (Old English), Harrison (English), Henrik (Scandinavian), Harri (Welsh), Harald (Scandinavian), Hank (United States), Hal (England), Enrique (Spanish), Heinrich (German), Hervé (French), and Arrigo (Italian). There are several common nicknames for Harry, including Har, Haz, Hank, Harold, Hal, Harris, Hariboy, Haribo, and Harizzle.
The name has also featured in literature, most notably in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series, contributing to its continued popularity. Other famous fictional characters with the name include哈利Dresden, the protagonist of the Dresden Files book series;哈利Bosch, the main character in the Bosch book series;哈利Callahan, the main character in the Dirty Harry film series;哈利Wormwood玛蒂尔达的书和电影,一个角色;哈利Goldfarb, a character in the Requiem for a Dream film; and哈利Dunne, one of the main characters in the Dumb and Dumber film series.
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Famous People With The Name Harry
- 哈利S. TrumanThe 33rd president of the US, served from 1945 to 1953.
- 哈利Stewart Fleetwood AndrewsEnglish actor, winner of National Board of Review Award for Best Supporting Actor.
- 哈利Bateman FRSEnglish mathematician with a specialty in differential equations of mathematical physics
- 哈利AngpingFilipino politician, also a former chairman of the Philippine Sports Commission.
- 哈利BelafonteAmerican singer, songwriter, actor and social activist, his album Calypso (1956) was the first million-selling LP by a single artist.
哈利On The Popularity Chart
The popularity of the name Harry has gradually declined over the years. The graphical representations given below provide more information.
Popularity Over Time
It was a popular name in the early 20th century, but its usage declined in the latter half of the century.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
The name saw a steady decline in ranking from the late 80s onwards. From 12345 in 1983, the name’s ranking slipped to 21150 in 2007.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Harry
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Names With Similar Meaning As Harry
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Harry ?
The name harry means and House ruler, Prince Harry
2. What is the origin of the name Harry?
哈利originates from the Cornish, English, Irish, Scottish, Teutonic, Welsh word .
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