Harry
- Pronunciation
- [Ha-rry]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Home ruler
- Origin
- Germanic
Harry Potter, Main character of the series, son of James Potter and Lily Evans. Harry is a boy's name of Old German origin, and the meaning of Harry is "home leader". American use may be homage to President Harry S. Truman.
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hal | Leader of an army | Male | English |
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