Henriette
French · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Henriette
Henriette is the French feminine form of Henry, derived from the Germanic elements "heim" (home) and "ric" (ruler), meaning "estate ruler" or "home ruler." The name was particularly popular in French, German, and Scandinavian cultures during the 17th and 18th centuries, notably borne by Henriette Anne of England, daughter of Charles I, who married the French Duke of Orléans.
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Etymology
Henriette is the French feminine form of Henry, derived from the Germanic elements "heim" (home) and "ric" (ruler), meaning "estate ruler" or "home ruler." The name was particularly popular in French, German, and Scandinavian cultures during the 17th and 18th centuries, notably borne by Henriette Anne of England, daughter of Charles I, who married the French Duke of Orléans.
Henriette currently ranks #14,105 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1915.
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