Harry

Revision History

Date	Editor	Change Summary
1/21/2022, 9:40 PM	Mike C	update #111
11/16/2019, 11:04 AM	Mike C	update #105
2/28/2019, 2:08 PM	Mike C	update #102
1/22/2019, 10:01 AM	Mike C	update #101
2/12/2007, 1:03 AM	Mike C	earliest recorded revision

Gender Masculine

Usage English

Pronounced Pron. /ˈhæɹ.i/, /ˈhɛɹ.i/

Meaning & History

Medieval English form of Henry. In modern times it is used as a diminutive of both Henry and names beginning with Har. Famous bearers include the American president Harry S. Truman (1884-1972), who was named after his uncle Harrison, and the British royal Prince Harry (1984-), who is actually named Henry. It is also the name of the boy wizard in J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter series of books, first released in 1997.