Heinrich

The masculine first name Heinrich means 'the master of the house' or 'the lord in the house'. It is considered a Saxon variant of the name Heimerich, which in turn originally stems from Haimirich.

What does the name Heinrich mean?

The masculine first name Heinrich means 'the master of the house' or 'the lord in the house'. It is considered a Saxon variant of the name Heimerich, which in turn originally stems from Haimirich. The roots lie in the two Old High German elements heima for 'home', 'homeland', 'house', 'dwelling' or 'homestead' and rihhi for 'rich', 'powerful', 'power', 'dominion' or 'ruler'. Throughout history, Heinrich has been the name of countless rulers. The name was an extremely popular masculine first name in the Middle Ages and was still widely used in the 19th century. Its popularity declined sharply around the mid-20th century. Today, the name Heinrich is (almost) no longer given as a baby name, but it still exists in name variations such as Henri (French) or Hendrik (Dutch). Other forms known in Germany include Heiko, Heino, and Heinz as short forms, as well as Enrico (Italian), Enrique (Spanish), and Harry and Henry (English). Heinrich is also common as a surname in Germany.

Where does the name Heinrich come from?

The etymology of Heinrich is a Germanic name that has evolved over time from the Old High German name Heimrich. This is composed of the Old High German words 'heim' for 'home, house' and 'rihhi' for 'powerful, rich, ruler'. Old High German

How do you pronounce Heinrich?

Sound & pronunciation of Heinrich: The name Heinrich is two syllables and distinctly structured. In German pronunciation, it is usually spoken as 'Hei-nrich' [ˈhaɪ̯nʁɪç], with the diphthong 'ei' providing an open, sonorous beginning. The consonant combination in the second syllable gives the name depth and weight. Heinrich appears traditional and dignified - strong, clear, and timeless.

When is the name day of Heinrich?

Heinrich has a whole series of name days. The most important are celebrated on January 8 (Heinrich Count of Arnsberg), January 19 (Heinrich of Staufen), January 23 (Heinrich Seuse), March 11 (Heinrich Hahn), March 31 (Heinrich Thyssen), April 4 (Heinrich Richter), May 25 (Heinrich of Ebrantshausen), June 10 (Heinrich of Bolzano), July 13 (Heinrich II), July 15 (Heinrich of Marsberg), and December 20 (Heinrich Egher).

Popularity

In Germany, the masculine name Heinrich was among the top group of the most popular first names from 1880 to 1932 for decades. Between 1894 and 1907, it repeatedly reached top 5 placements, including 3rd place in 1894 and 1895, as well as 4th place in 1902. It also ranked in the top 10 in 1910, 1914, and 1920. During this phase, the name was a true frontrunner. In the 1930s to 1950s, the boys' name Heinrich mostly fluctuated between the top 20 and top 70.

Nicknames & pet names

Hein / Heine / Heiner / Heinerl / Heinerle / Heini / Heino / Heinz / Heinzi / Heiri / Henner / Henrico / Hinne / Hoini / Richi / Schweinrich

Similar first names

Henry, Hinnerk

Famous people

• Carl Heinrich Wilhelm Hagen (German historian)
• Georg Friedrich Heinrich Rheinwald (German theologian)
• Gustav Heinrich Schüdlöffel (English writer)
• Heinrich VIII (English king, had his wives beheaded. Responsible for England's opposition to the Catholic Church.)
• Heinrich Albertz (1915-1993 German pastor and politician)
• Heinrich Bedford-Strohm (Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bavaria, Chair of the Council)
• Heinrich Benckert (German theologian)
• Heinrich Berger (conductor & composer of the Prussian military)
• Heinrich Brüning (politician, Chancellor from 1930-32)
• Heinrich Bullinger (Swiss reformer)
• Heinrich Chantraine (German historian)
• Heinrich II (Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation, King of the East Franks and builder of the Bamberg Cathedral)
• Heinrich Ehrhardt (industrialist, inventor)
• Heinrich Eichstädt (German chess player)
• Heinrich Fassbender (German physicist)
• Heinrich Fleischer (German musician)
• Heinrich Frenkel (American physicist)
• Heinrich Friedrich Karl Steinacker (German writer)
• Heinrich George (actor, actually Georg August Friedrich Hermann Schulz)
• Heinrich Gottfried von Bretschneider (writer from Germany)