Harry

Harry is an English given name that originated as a medieval vernacular pronunciation of Henry, itself derived from the Old High German name Heimirich, composed of the elements heim, meaning home, and rīh, meaning ruler or power. The name was enormously popular in medieval England, partly through the influence of several English kings named Henry, and the informal form Harry became widely used in its own right. Notable bearers include Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and the fictional Harry Potter, which helped cement the name's continued popularity in the modern English-speaking world. Related forms include Henry, Henrik, Heinrich, and Hendrik.