Baby name

STABLE GIRL · OLD GERMANIC
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Henrike

/hen · REE · keh/


“Home ruler”

German feminine form of Heinrich, from Germanic 'Heimrich' meaning home ruler; the distinctly German feminine form, parallel to the French Henriette.

henni

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How it ages.

Feels distinctly German-feminist in the best way; chosen by parents who like substantial names.

The cultural moment.

Steadily used in Germany; never a chart-topper but consistently present, with small uptick since 2018.