What the O in O Henry stands for?

Answer 1

American writer William Porter never explained how he came up with his penname O. Henry. There are a few popular theories: * The Harrells, with whom Porter stayed in Austin, had a cat named Henry that Porter would play with. The cat would come running when Porter would shout "Oh, Henry!" * He took the name from the place he was imprisoned, the Ohio Penitentiary. * In New Orleans, before he left for Honduras, Porter would often call to the , bartender in the saloon and often said "Oh Henry, set 'em up again!"

Answer 2

he got the name from his prison . Ohio Penitentiary .

Answer 3

The "O" in O. Henry stands for his middle name, which was Sydney. His full name was William Sydney Porter.