Henny

Henny is a Germanic diminutive form of names beginning with the element Heim or Hein, most commonly derived from Heinrich, itself from the Old High German Haganrich, combining hagan (enclosure, ruler of the home) and rihhi (power, ruler). It has long functioned as an affectionate short form of Henrietta or Hendrika in Dutch, German, and Scandinavian traditions. The name gained wider familiarity through figures such as the Dutch-born American comedian Henny Youngman. Related forms include Hettie, Hennie, and Harriet.