Heinrich (given name)
Emperor Heinrich VI, of the Germans and Romans, 12th century | |
| Pronunciation | IPA: [ˈhaɪnʁɪç] ⓘ |
|---|---|
| Gender | Masculine |
| Language(s) | German |
| Origin | |
| Region of origin | German-speaking countries |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | Hinnerk, Hendrik, Hinrich |
| Short form(s) | Heike, Heiko, Heiner, Heinz |
| Nickname(s) | Heinie |
| Cognate(s) | Henry |
| See also | Heinrich (surname) |
| Popularity | see popular names |
Heinrich (German pronunciation: [ˈhaɪnʁɪç] ⓘ) is a German given name of ancient Germanic origin and a cognate to Henry. The female forms are Henrike and Henriette. The most famous patron saint is Henry (died 1024), as the German Emperor Henry II.