Hinrich
HIN-rik
✦ Meaning
“German form of Henry, from Germanic 'heim' (home) and 'ric' (ruler). A rare, sophisticated variant popular in Northern Germany and Scandinavia with understated noble bearing.”
✦ Hinrich is a rare name, not currently in the US top 1000.
Origin
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Style
Famous Bearers
- Hinrich Dommels (historian)
- various historical German nobility
Cross-Cultural Notes
German/Scandinavian heritage
People Also Ask
German form of Henry, from Germanic 'heim' (home) and 'ric' (ruler). A rare, sophisticated variant popular in Northern Germany and Scandinavia with understated noble bearing.
Hinrich is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. Usage has stayed pretty consistent over the past decade.
Popular nicknames for Hinrich include Hin, Heinrich.
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