Henri

Henri represents the French variant of the name Heinrich, which has its origins in the Old High German Heimerich. The meaning of the name can be described as 'the house lord', 'the lord of the house', 'the ruler of the house', or 'the prince of the house'.

What does the name Henri mean?

Henri is the French equivalent of Heinrich and derives from Heimerich. The name carries the meaning of 'the house lord', 'the lord of the house', 'the ruler of the house', or 'the prince of the house'. It is composed of the Old High German elements heim, meaning 'home' or 'house', and rihhi, which means 'powerful', 'rich', or 'ruler'. Another form of the name, which is common in both French and English, is Henry. In Germany, both variants are popular, with Henry being slightly more frequently chosen due to the 'y'. Throughout the 20th century, Henri largely replaced the old German and traditionally widespread form Heinrich. International variants include the Dutch name Hendrik, the Italian Enrico, and the Spanish Enrique.

Where does the name Henri come from?

The name Henri has its roots in Heinrich, which in turn derives from the Old High German name Heimrich. This name is composed of the Old High German terms 'heim' for 'home, house' and 'rihhi' for 'powerful, rich, ruler'. The Old High German

How do you pronounce Henri?

The pronunciation of the name Henri is soft and consists of two syllables. In German, it is usually pronounced as 'Hen-ri' [ɑ̃ˈʁiː] or in a Germanized form [ˈhɛnʁi], with the second syllable having a long 'i' that conveys a tonal brightness. The gentle ending gives the name an elegant touch. Henri exudes internationality and style - it appears refined, calm, and present.

When is the name day of Henri?

Henri's name day is celebrated on January 23, June 10, July 13, October 18, and December 20.

Popularity

In Germany, the first name Henri was quite established in the 1920s and 1930s, usually ranking between 80 and 150, occasionally even in the top 100. In the 1940s and 1950s, it was mostly found in the ranges of 180 to 300, thus being among the frequently given, yet less popular names. From the 1960s to the 1990s, its popularity declined significantly, often falling into the ranks of 400 to 800.

Nicknames & pet names

Harri / Heinrich / Hen / Hendri / Henne / Henner / Henni / Henray / Henrold / Henus / Herni / Nenni / Riri

Similar first names

Famous people

• Adrien Henri Laurent de Jussieu (French botanist)
• Henri (character) (character from the animated series 'The Little Ghosts (1998-2001)')
• Henri Bequerel (physicist, discoverer of radioactivity)
• Henri Carot (French painter)
• Henri Cartier-Bresson (co-founder of the renowned photo agency Magnum, photographer, painter, director, actor)
• Henri Cole (Japanese writer)
• Henri Coulette (American poet)
• Henri de Lubac (Cardinal from France)
• Henri de Triqueti (French painter)
• Henri Dunant (founder of the Red Cross)
• Henri Dutilleux (French composer)
• Henri d'Aramitz (inspiration for the literary character of one of the three musketeers)
• Henri Franz Theodor Max Nannen (founder/chef of the magazine 'Stern')
• Henri Gregoire (Belgian historian)
• Henri Hanlet (Belgian cyclist)
• Henri Herz (Austrian musician)
• Henri Hübchen (actor & composer)
• Henri IV (King of France, ended the religious war between Catholics and Protestants in the 16th century)
• Henri Lebesgue (French mathematician)
• Henri Leconte (French tennis player)