Harry

Harry is an English name that developed as a medieval vernacular form of Henry, itself derived from the Germanic elements hari, meaning army or warrior, and ric, meaning power or ruler. The name was enormously popular in medieval England, borne by eight English kings and countless common folk, giving it a deeply rooted place in the cultural landscape. It long functioned as an independent given name rather than merely a nickname, and its royal associations were refreshed in modern times through widespread public familiarity with the British royal family. Related forms include Henry, Hendrik, Heinrich, and Henrik.