Heinrich (given name)

Heinrich
Emperor Heinrich VI, of the Germans and Romans, 12th century
PronunciationIPA: [ˈhaɪnʁɪç]
GenderMasculine
Language(s)German
Origin
Region of originGerman-speaking countries
Other names
Variant form(s)Hinnerk, Hendrik, Hinrich
Short form(s)Heike, Heiko, Heiner, Heinz
Nickname(s)Heinie
Cognate(s)Henry
See alsoHeinrich (surname)
Popularitysee 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.