Henning

Henning is a Low German and Scandinavian diminutive or short form of Heinrich, itself derived from the Old High German elements haim, meaning home, and rih, meaning ruler or power, giving an overall sense of ruler of the home. The name developed in medieval Germany and spread across the Nordic countries, where it became established as an independent given name in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. It has been borne by various notable figures, including the Swedish crime novelist Henning Mankell. Related forms include Heinrich, Henrik, Henry, and Hans.