If you’re planning to expand your family, another child or two creates a whole new dynamic. In addition to the logistics of things like sharing bedrooms and making more room in the vehicle, you need to answer even more questions.
The main question whenever you’re about to have a baby is what you’ll name them. But with multiple kids, you also want to choose a name that will sound good with your other kids’ names.
People spend hours searching Google to find the best name for their babies. But, when you add in the extra layer of matching up names with sibling names, it gets more overwhelming.
That’s why I’ve decided to start compiling a series of The Best Sibling Names. Now, you’ll have one easy place to look to find name options that will mesh well with your existing child.
Without any further ado, here are the best sibling names for a boy named Henry.
I’ve compiled these from baby name databases, parent discussion forums, and other sources, then whittled them down to the ones I personally think sound the best.
Hope it helps!
25 Brother Names for Henry
Let’s hop right into our list!
These names are some great choices for the siblings of a boy named Henry. They’re not the only ones, but they’re certainly enough to give you a jumpstart. You might find the perfect name on this list, or it could help you come up with some ideas of your own. A lot of them were suggestions from real parents, for what it’s worth!
Aaron
Abel
Abraham
Benjamin
Bryce
Charlie
Christopher
David
Dawson
Edward
Ethan
Forrest
Franklin
Graham
Isaac
Jackson
Luke
Mitchell
Myles
Oliver
Robert
Sebastian
Thomas
Victor
William
25 Sister Names for Henry
Abigail
Beatrice
Bethany
Cecilia
Daphne
Elizabeth
Evelyn
Faith
Georgia
Isabelle
Julia
Leigh
Madeleine
Miranda
Noelle
Norah
Olivia
Penelope
Phoebe
Rosalie
Serena
Scarlett
Sophia
Tess
Valerie
My favorite name for Henry’s brother is Benjamin, and my favorite name for Henry’s sister would have to be Elizabeth.
I like how these multi-syllable names sound when you say them with Henry. There are so many choices, though, so you should pick the ones that sound the best to you!
Meaning of the name Henry
As you look up names for your new baby, you’ll also come across their meanings. Understanding what Henry means can help your decision-making, as you may want to choose names with compatible meanings.
According to BabyCenter, Henry has German roots meaning “ruler of the household,” which makes sense when you think of all the English kings named Henry
Henry is number 19 on BabyCenter’s popularity list for boy names for 2022. It’s only bumped down two spots since 2021.
Some famous people named Henry are actor Henry Franklin Winkler (The Fonz) and politician Henry Alfred Kissinger. The Fonz has a sister named Beatrice, and Kissinger’s brother is the late Walter Kissinger.
Wrapping Up
Didn’t find anything you loved? Here’s what you can do:
Some of my favorite research spots for ideas are Babycenter, reddit, Nameberry, and other discussion forums for parents. Use the search function and you’ll find plenty of old discussions about sibling names. You can even start a new thread and try to get a fresh brainstorm going!
You also might want to poke around the rest of the site and bookmark some of my favorite guides for later. You never know!
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Hope this helps!