Henderson
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Son of Henry (Scottish surname)
- Origin
- Scottish
Scottish patronymic surname meaning "son of Henry." Recognizable as Dustin's surname in Stranger Things; works as a sturdy, traditional dog name with mild quirkiness.
About Henderson
Henderson is a Scottish patronymic surname formed from "Henry" with the suffix "-son," meaning "son of Henry." It's most famous as the surname of Dustin Henderson in Stranger Things, played by Gaten Matarazzo - the curly-haired, wisecracking heart of the central kids' group. As a dog name, Henderson works for slightly quirky, friendly, expressive dogs - especially curly or wild-coated breeds where the personality match lands. Three syllables; the working diminutive is Hen or Ders.