Gender: FemaleRelated Names: Henny, Hetty Meanings: English form of Henriette: Ruler of the estate or house (French). Feminine form of Henry, the English form of Henri (French) and Heinrich (German): Ruler of a home or private property. People Henrietta Lacks, Loretta Pleasant Resource References: Proud Heritage: 11,001 Names for Your African-American BabyA World of Baby Names