Thursday, April 23, 2009

Harry origins

HARRY:
Gender: Male
Harry \ha(r)-ry\ is pronounced HARE-ee. It is of Old German origin, and its meaning is "home ruler". The English version of the French pronunciation of Henri (aw-REE). It's used as a nickname of Henry and Harold. American use may be homage to President Harry S. Truman. Fictional character Harry Potter has also influenced the name. Prince Henry of Wales is widely known as Harry.

My parents name my Harrison after my great-grandpa Harrison.

Homework

-Vocabulary test (definition and sentence) Friday

-Your own name origin/meaning and why you were named that. (Fri)