Meaning

Its source is Heimrich, an Ancient Germanic name meaning "Home leader."

Meaning

Rules his household. Variant of Henry.

Languages used in

This boy's name is used in Spanish.

Background story

Among the Norman barons who conquered England in 1066 were a number named Henri, the French version of the Germanic name Heimrich.

Anglo-Saxon tongues could not easily negotiate the French nasalized ''en'' and the characteristic ''r,'' so during of the Middle Ages Henri was rendered as Harry in spoken English. The English spelling, however (following Latin and French), was Henry.

Over time, the name's spelling began to influence the way it was said. Eventually, Harry, once the primary English pronunciation of the name, joined ranks with Hank and Hal as one of Henry's nicknames.

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Statistics for the name Enrique (male)

• In USA in 2006, the boy name Enrique was ranked as number 281 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In USA in 2005, the boy name Enrique was ranked as number 261 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In USA in 2004, the boy name Enrique was ranked as number 255 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In USA in 2003, the boy name Enrique was ranked as number 248 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In USA in 2002, the boy name Enrique was ranked as number 250 on the most popular name for newborn babies