Heinrich (German pronunciation: [ˈhaɪnʁɪç] ) is a German given name of ancient Germanic origin and cognate of Henry. Female forms are Henrike and Henriette. The most famous patron saint is Henry (died 1024), as the German Emperor Henry II.

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

Monarchs and royalty

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Archbishops

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Other people

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Fictional characters

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  • Heinrich, a character in the Conker series
  • Heinrich, first name of the title character in the opera Tannhäuser
  • Heinrich Zemo, a character in the Marvel Comics universe
  • Heinrich, is one of the terrorists from Die Hard
  • Heinrich Reichenau, a central character from Total Conquest
  • Heinrich Leroyheimer, a character from the comedy skit "Das Negros" in Key and Peele.
  • Heinrich Von Marzipan, from Codename: Kids Next Door

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