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Boy's nameOrigin: Germanic, EnglishMunicipal population recordThis name does not have a nameday in the official SK calendar

Harry

Harry is a short English name with Germanic roots and a long tradition in the British environment. Originally a medieval form of the name Henry, it functions as an independent given name today. In Slovakia, it comes across as modern, international, and distinctly English.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Harry
Henry
Czech:
Jindřich
German:
Heinrich
Hungarian:
Henrik
Polish:
Henryk
Spanish:
Enrique
French:
Henri
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Municipal population record

The name is officially recorded in the civil registries and population records of Slovak municipalities. The basic onomastic profile is based on municipal records.

Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

Harry carries the traditional meaning of a powerful ruler and protector of his home.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Anglické meno Harry vzniklo ako stredoveká anglická podoba mena Henry, pôvodom zo starohornonemeckého Heimirich. Jeho zložky heim znamenajú „domov, dom“ a rīhhi „vládca, mocný“, teda „vládca domu“.

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International Traveler Index

How easily Harry is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide

85 / 100Veľmi dobrá medzinárodná adaptabilita
Degree of global adaptability85 %
Passport & airline ticket spelling:

HARRY

100% identical to original form
Script & diacritics:

No diacritics (ASCII)

Universal international spelling
World languages:

Local unique name

Traditional Slavic environment
Travel strengths of this name
  • •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
  • •Má ekvivalent v susedných stredoeurópskych kalendároch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars

This name does not have a nameday in the official SK calendar

Pronunciation and phonetic note:

Anglická výslovnosť približne: heri; slovenská adaptovaná výslovnosť: hari.

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 2
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Harry
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Harryho
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Harrymu
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Harryho
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Harry!
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Harrym
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Harrym

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
HarryHarrykoHarrinkoHarinkoHaro
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Harry
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Harry! Harryko! Harinko!

Test how Harry sounds with your surname

Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.

Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)

Full name:

Harry Smith

2 + 1 = 3 syllables

90 / 100Excellent
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Initials / monogram:with dots:H.S.without dots:HS
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.
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