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    • Cognate of Henry

      • Heinrich (German pronunciation: [ˈhaɪnʁɪç] ⓘ) is a German given name of ancient Germanic origin and cognate of Henry. Female forms are Henrike and Henriette.
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  2. Heinrich (German pronunciation: [ˈhaɪnʁɪç] ⓘ) is a German given name of ancient Germanic origin and cognate of Henry. Female forms are Henrike and Henriette. The most famous patron saint is Henry (died 1024), as the German Emperor Henry II.

  3. Dec 7, 2022 · Meaning & History. Expand Links. German form of Henry. This was the name of several German kings. Related Names. Family Tree Details. Popularity. Details. Germany. People think this name is. Rate Details. classic mature formal upper class strong strange complex serious. Name Days? Austria: January 23. Austria: June 10. Austria: July 13.

  4. Apr 23, 2024 · Heinrich was popular among continental royalty, being the name of seven German kings, starting with the 10th-century Henry I the Fowler (the first of the Saxon kings), and four French kings. In France it was usually rendered Henri from the Latin form Henricus.

  5. It was a royal name in Germany, France, and England throughout the high medieval period (Henry I of Germany, Henry I of England, Henry I of France) and widely used as a given name; as a consequence, many regional variants developed in the languages of Western and Central Europe.

  6. In English, the name Heinrich transformed into Henry, a name that has become synonymous with royalty and nobility. The English version of the name carries the same connotations of leadership and authority as its Germanic counterpart. It has been borne by numerous kings and emperors throughout history, further solidifying its association with power.

  7. The last member of the Ottonian dynasty of Emperors, Henry II, succeeded to the German throne following his second-cousin Emperor Otto III’s sudden death in 1002. Henry was born on May 5, 972, the son of Duke Henry II, Duke of Bavaria, and Gisela of Burgundy.

  8. Nov 20, 2020 · Meaning & History. Slovak form of Heinrich (see Henry).