Heinrich (given name)

Heinrich 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. People with this given name include:

Heinrich
Emperor Heinrich VI, of the Germans and Romans, 12th Century
PronunciationGerman pronunciation: [ˈhaɪnʁɪç]
GenderMasculine
Language(s)German
Origin
Region of originGerman-speaking countries
Other names
Variant form(s)Hinnerk, Hendrik, Hinrich
Short form(s)Heike, Heiko, Heiner, Heinz
Nickname(s)Heinie
Cognate(s)Henry
See alsoHeinrich (surname)
Popularitysee popular names

Monarchs and royalty

Archbishops

Other people

Fictional characters

  • Heinrich, a character in the Conker series
  • Heinrich, first name of the title character in the opera Tannhäuser
  • Heinrich Zemo, a character in the Marvel Comics universe

See also

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