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Name Origin

Henning is a Scandinavian masculine given name, derived from the Old Norse elements 'henr' meaning 'ruler' or 'master' and 'ingr' meaning 'man' or 'warrior'. It signifies strength, leadership, and warrior-like qualities.

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Famous People

Henning Mankell (1948-2015)

Writer

Created the Kurt Wallander detective series
Known for his crime fiction and social commentary

Henning Berg (1969-)

Footballer and Manager

Played as a defender for clubs like Blackburn Rovers and Manchester United
Managed various Norwegian football teams

Henning Holst (1958-)

Politician

Former Minister of Finance in Norway

Similar Names

Henrik Heinrich Henry Hendrik

Sibling Names

Astrid

Both Astrid and Henning are Scandinavian names with strong, traditional roots.

Lars

Like Henning, Lars is a classic Scandinavian name with a timeless appeal.

Solveig

Solveig shares the same Germanic origin as Henning and evokes a similar sense of strength and grace.