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HENRY Pet Name

HENRY is a popular dogs name, meaning "Ruler of the home" and originating from Germanic, most often given to male pets, with a classic, strong, traditional style, ranked #58 among dog names and ranked #97 among cat names, across 2,605 pet records in our database.

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HENRY at a glance

MeaningRuler of the home
OriginGermanic
LanguageGermanic
StyleClassic, strong, traditional
Length5 letters
Syllables1
GenderMostly male
PetsDogs

How popular is HENRY as a pet name?

HENRY is one of the more commonly used pet name in our database.

#58

Dog Name

#97

Cat Name

2,605

Pet Records

HENRY pet name popularity over time

2004200520072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Is HENRY a boy or girl pet name?

Based on the pet records in our database:

Female1%
Male99%

HENRY is more commonly used for male pets, but it may also be used for both.

Is HENRY more popular for dogs or cats?

Dogs34%
Cats6%
Other61%

Which dog breeds are commonly named HENRY?

Based on the available breed data, HENRY appears among:

Labrador Retriever (69)Chihuahua (65)Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (63)Beagle (47)Labrador Retriever Crossbreed (45)Domestic Shorthair (12)Poodle, Miniature (12)LAB MIX (10)
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What does the name HENRY mean?

HENRY means "Ruler of the home" and comes from Germanic.

The name is associated with classic, strong, traditional, which makes it a popular choice for pets.

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HENRY nicknames

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HENRY as a human name

HENRY is also used as a human name. Ranked #30 for boys in the US (SSA 2024)

Name insights for HENRY

Dogs
Cats
loyal
german shepherd: Strong and loyal, fitting for a name meaning ruler.

Where does our pet-name data come from?

PetNamesGenerator's popularity information is based on publicly available pet datasets and other documented sources.

Data coverage

2004 — 2026

Pet records analyzed

2,605

Last updated

2026-09-18

Allegheny County Dog Licenses: 90 recordsAustin Animal Center: 8 recordsNYC Dog Licensing: 1,577 recordsSeattle Pet Licenses: 80 recordsToronto Licensed Pets: 850 records
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