Harry
Harry began as the medieval English form of Henry, from the Germanic "Heimrich" — "heim" (home) and "rīc" (ruler) — meaning "home ruler." The name was so common in medieval England that "Harry" became a generic term for a man — hence the phrase "every Tom, Dick, and Harry." Harry (the prince, born 1984, the Duke of Sussex) gave the name a contemporary royal charge. Harry was a top-20 American name from 1880 to 1950, peaking at #10 in 1889. Then it declined steeply. Harry (the magician Harry Houdini, 1874-1926, born Ehrich Weiss) gave the name theatrical charge. Harry S. Truman (1884-1972), the 33rd US President who ordered the atomic bombings of Japan, is the most famous American bearer. Harry Potter (the fictional hero of J.K. Rowling's series, 1997-2007) gave the name a global pop-culture anchor. I find Harry has a brisk, slightly British quality — the "H" opening is gentle, the "rr" gives it softness, and the "ee" ending gives it brightness. The name is climbing again as the vintage revival deepens. Harry is a male name of Germanic origin that means "Home ruler (from Henry)". Brisk, British, and a little magical. The name sounds friendly. Harrys tend to be charming. US peaked #10 in 1889. Now top 700. Well-known people named Harry include Harry S. Truman (US President), Prince Harry (Duke of Sussex), Harry Houdini (magician), Harry Potter (fictional). Common variations and related forms of Harry include Henry (full form), Hal (related nickname), Harrie (variant), Hare (variant).