Heinrich (given name)

Heinrich
Emperor Heinrich VI, of the Germans and Romans, 12th century
PronunciationIPA: [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

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.