Henri
ahn-REE
Popularity
#16130
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
5,893
Peak Year
#154 in 2021
First Recorded
1885
Style
Classic & Timeless, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
French form of Henry, derived from the Germanic name Heinrich, meaning 'home ruler' or 'power of the home'.
Gender Split
Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Famous Namesakes
Henri Matisse
Influential French artist known for color usage
Henri Cartier-Bresson
French photographer considered father of photojournalism
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