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First name origin & meaning:

German: House ruler

First name variations: Henri, Harry, Hal, Hawkin, Hawkins, Harrison, Harris, Henriot, Heinrich, Heinz, Henke, Henryk, Hank, Henny, Henderson, Hawke, Enrique, Enrico, Enzio, Parry, Henry

Last name origin & meaning:

English: variant of Petit. The name is also found in Ireland, the main branch there having been established in County Kerry in the 17th century by Sir William Petty.

Famous people with this last name: Tom Petty

This name appears in the following lists: Rock Kings and Queens