Henner

Henner is a male first name that is considered a Low German short and affectionate form of Hendrik. Its meaning includes 'the master of the house' or 'the lord of the house'. The name has its origins in the Old German Heinrich, which is composed of the Old High German elements heim for 'home, house' and rihhi for 'powerful, rich, ruler'.

What does the name Henner mean?

The name Henner is a short and affectionate form of Hendrik, which comes from Low German. It means something like 'the master of the house' or 'the lord of the house'. This first name has its roots in the Old German Heinrich, which is composed of the Old High German words heim for 'home, house' and rihhi for 'powerful, rich, ruler'. Variants of Henner or Hendrik include Henk, Henke, Henne, Hennek, and Henneke.

Where does the name Henner come from?

Henner is a male first name of Old High German origin that carries the meaning 'the master of the house' or 'the lord of the house'.

How do you pronounce Henner?

The sound and pronunciation of the name Henner are clear and two-syllable. It is pronounced as 'Hen-ner' [ˈhɛnɐ], with an open E sound dominating the first syllable. The double consonant '-nn-' enhances the sound, while the R at the end of the name adds emphasis. Henner has a distinctly Nordic sound that feels grounded, calm, and present.

Popularity

In Germany, Henner is a widely used first name. Currently, it ranks 2,308th on the list of the most common male baby names. Its best position was achieved in 2010, ranking 1,532nd. Over the last ten years, Henner has been chosen as a first name about 100 times, placing it 2,450th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,481st.

Nicknames & pet names

Hen Hen / Hennerchen / Henni / Hennibär / Hennilein

Famous people

• Henner Ernst Otto Henkel (tennis player)
• Henner Graeff (doctor from Germany)
• Henner Hebestreit (moderator and journalist)
• Henner Henkel (German tennis player)
• Henner Hoier (composer, singer, and guitarist)
• Henner Huhle (writer from Germany)
• Henner Kotte (German writer)
• Henner Löffler (writer from Germany)
• Henner Quest (German actor)
• Henner Schierenbeck (economist)
• Henner Sudfeld (American badminton player)
• Henner von Hesberg (German archaeologist)