Origin of the name Harry

Medieval English form of Henry. In modern times it is used as a diminutive of both Henry and Harold. A famous bearer was American president Harry S. Truman (1884-1972). It is also the name of the boy wizard in J. K. Rowling's 'Harry Potter' series of books, first released in 1997.

Name equivalents in different languages

cz: Jindra, Jindrich, Jindrisek
de: Heike, Heiko, Heiner, Heinrich, Heinz
en: Hal, Hank, Harris, Harrison, Harry
fr: Enzo, Henri, Henricus, Henrique
hu: Henrik
it: Amerigo, Arrigo, Enrico, Enzo, Rico
li: Enrikas, Henrikas, Henris, Herkus
pl: Henek, Henio, Henius, Henryczek, Henryk
sk: Henrich