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Meanings

English Baby Names Meaning:

In English Baby Names the meaning of the name Harry is: Ameaning home or house protector. Also can be a : 'Army commander.'. Army, weald power. Famous Bearer: Prince Harry of England (son of Prince Charles and the late Princess Diana).

German Baby Names Meaning:

In German Baby Names the meaning of the name Harry is: Home or House Ruler. Nickname of Prince Henry, son of Prince Charles and the late Princess Diana of Wales.

Norse Baby Names Meaning:

In Norse Baby Names the meaning of the name Harry is: War chief.

Swedish Baby Names Meaning:

In Swedish Baby Names the meaning of the name Harry is: rules the home'.

Teutonic Baby Names Meaning:

In Teutonic Baby Names the meaning of the name Harry is: Mighty in war.

American Baby Names Meaning:

In American Baby Names the meaning of the name Harry is: rules the home'.

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