Synonyms for

Henry

Verb / ˈhenri: / Another word for henry — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Henry is a male given name derived from the Germanic name Heinrich, meaning 'ruler of the household' or 'ruler of the home'. It is a popular name in English-speaking countries.

Synonyms & similar words

h williamhenry patrickhenry josephhenry henry Harry Hank Hal Harrison Harold Heinrich Enrique Henri Hendrik Heinz Hagan Hogan Haines Henderson Humphrey Hill Hume Hartley Hayden Hunter

Common collocations

  • Henry Higgins
  • King Henry
  • Henry Ford
  • Henry James
  • Henry the Eighth
  • Henry Kissinger
  • Henry David Thoreau

Word family

noun henry

Usage note

The word 'henry' is primarily used as a proper noun, referring to a given name or a unit of inductance. It does not have antonyms or common synonyms in the typical sense.

Example sentences

  1. Henry is my uncle's name.
  2. I have a classmate named Henry.
  3. The king's name was Henry VIII.
  4. Henry is a strong and traditional name.
  5. Henry is a great name for a baby boy.

Quotes

  • 'The way to do a great deal is to keep on doing a little. The way to do nothing at all is to be continually resolving that you will do everything.' - Charles Henry
  • 'We cannot always control our thoughts, but we can control our words, and repetition impresses the subconscious, and we are then master of the situation.' - Jane Fonda
  • 'Happiness is not a possession to be prized, it is a quality of thought, a state of mind.' - Daphne du Maurier, My Cousin Rachel

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