Find out how popular the first name Henrich has been for the last 1 years (from 2017 to 2017) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Henrich by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Henrich is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2017, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Henrich.

The history of the first name Henrich

The name Henrich is a Germanic name with roots dating back to the early Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old German words "heim" meaning home and "ric" meaning power or ruler. The name essentially translates to "ruler of the home" or "lord of the estate."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Henrich can be found in the Benedictine monk chronicles of the 9th century. During this time, the name was commonly used among the nobility and ruling classes of Germany and surrounding regions. It was particularly popular among the Frankish and Saxon dynasties.

In the 11th century, Henrich IV, born in 1050, became the King of Germany and later the Holy Roman Emperor. He is remembered for his long-standing conflict with Pope Gregory VII, known as the Investiture Controversy, which lasted for several years. Henrich V, born in 1081, succeeded his father as the King of Germany and continued the dispute with the papacy.

Another notable figure bearing the name Henrich was Henrich the Lion, born in 1129. He was a member of the influential Welf dynasty and served as the Duke of Saxony and Bavaria. Henrich the Lion was a powerful ruler who played a significant role in the expansion of German influence in the Baltic region.

In the 13th century, Henrich VII, born in 1211, became the King of Germany and later the Holy Roman Emperor. His reign was marked by conflicts with the papacy and struggles to maintain control over the various territories within the Holy Roman Empire.

Henrich the Navigator, born in 1394, was a Portuguese prince and a key figure in the Age of Discovery. He sponsored numerous voyages of exploration along the western coast of Africa, laying the groundwork for the establishment of Portugal's maritime empire. Henrich's endeavors played a crucial role in the advancement of navigation techniques and the expansion of European knowledge about the world.

The name Henrich has remained popular throughout history, with variations such as Heinrich, Henri, and Henry being used in different cultures and languages. While its usage may have evolved over time, the name continues to carry a sense of strength, leadership, and nobility rooted in its ancient Germanic origins.

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