Henrico
Germanic · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Henrico
Henrico is the Portuguese and Italian form of Henry, derived from the Germanic elements "heim" (home) and "ric" (ruler/power), meaning "estate ruler" or "home ruler." The name is primarily used in Portuguese and Italian-speaking cultures, with historical significance in Portuguese colonial history, notably as the name of Prince Henry the Navigator of Portugal (Henrique in Portuguese).
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Etymology
Henrico is the Portuguese and Italian form of Henry, derived from the Germanic elements "heim" (home) and "ric" (ruler/power), meaning "estate ruler" or "home ruler." The name is primarily used in Portuguese and Italian-speaking cultures, with historical significance in Portuguese colonial history, notably as the name of Prince Henry the Navigator of Portugal (Henrique in Portuguese).
Henrico currently ranks #2,396 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1965.
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