Hendrix
English (Modern) · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Hendrix
Hendrix is a Dutch diminutive form of the name Hendrik, derived from the Germanic elements "heim" (home) and "ric" (ruler), meaning "ruler of the home" or "estate ruler." The name is primarily used in Dutch and Scandinavian cultures, with notable modern association through musician Jimi Hendrix, who popularized it internationally in the 20th century.
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Etymology
Hendrix is a Dutch diminutive form of the name Hendrik, derived from the Germanic elements "heim" (home) and "ric" (ruler), meaning "ruler of the home" or "estate ruler." The name is primarily used in Dutch and Scandinavian cultures, with notable modern association through musician Jimi Hendrix, who popularized it internationally in the 20th century.
Hendrix currently ranks #354 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.
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