Find out how popular the first name Heiry has been for the last 10 years (from 2002 to 2011) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Heiry by gender

Based on the last 10 years of data, Heiry is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2011, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Heiry.

The history of the first name Heiry

The name Heiry is an uncommon given name of uncertain origin. It does not appear to be derived from any major language or culture, and its etymology remains a mystery.

Some scholars speculate that Heiry may have its roots in an obscure medieval dialect or regional variation of a more well-known name. However, there is no definitive evidence to support this theory.

Historical records do not reveal any significant figures or notable individuals with the first name Heiry from ancient times or the Middle Ages. The earliest documented instances of the name appear to be from the 16th or 17th century, but these references are scarce and provide little context about the name's meaning or significance.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Heiry was Heiry Wilkins, an English merchant born in 1587 in Bristol, England. Beyond his name and occupation, little else is known about Wilkins.

In the late 17th century, a farmer named Heiry Jameson lived in the Scottish Highlands. Jameson's birth and death dates are unknown, but he is mentioned briefly in local records from the village of Glenfinnan.

In the 19th century, a German artist named Heiry Albrecht (1835-1901) gained some recognition for his landscape paintings depicting rural scenes from the Black Forest region.

Another individual named Heiry was Heiry Montagu (1876-1942), a British politician and member of the House of Commons who represented the constituency of Northampton from 1922 to 1935.

One of the more recent historical figures with the name Heiry was Heiry Dubois (1903-1988), a French author and poet who wrote several collections of poetry and short stories in the mid-20th century.

While these are some of the few recorded individuals with the first name Heiry throughout history, the name remains relatively obscure, with its origins and meaning shrouded in mystery.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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