Henrik
HEN-rik
Popularity
#917
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
4,018
Peak Year
#313 in 2018
First Recorded
1935
Style
Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Scandinavian form of Henry, from the Germanic name Heimirich, meaning 'home ruler'.
Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Henrik Ibsen
Norwegian playwright.
King Henrik
Swedish King
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