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Henry Wriston

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Given Name
Henry
Surname
Wriston

The Name Henry

Origin
Germanic
Meaning
Estate ruler or one who rules the household.
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The Wriston Surname

Origin
English
Meaning
A settlement or homestead associated with a person named Wrist or located at a wrist-like geographical feature.
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