Heinrich Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Heinrich Name at a Glance

Name	Heinrich
Meaning	Rules his household. Variant of Henry.
Origin	German
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Heinrich Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Heinrich means “Rules his household. Variant of Henry”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Heinrich Name Origin

Our database records Heinrich under German origin. Browse more German baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Heinrich a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Heinrich is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Heinrich

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