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Henrik

Pronounced HEN-rikShare

Meaning: Home ruler

  • Boy
  • Uncommon
  • 2 syllables

The story

A form of Henry used across northern Europe. Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen gives it a long-established literary association.

Popularity

Uncommon

Outside the US top 1,000.

Lower in the latest US rankings

Style

Origins

Henrik comes from Norwegian, Swedish, and German.

German · Norwegian

Herman

Army man

Uncommon
Danish · Dutch · Norwegian

Kasper

Possibly treasurer

Uncommon
Dutch · Norwegian · Estonian

Sander

Short form of Alexander

Rare gem
Dutch · Swedish

Casper

Possibly treasurer

Familiar
Latin · Norwegian · German

Johannes

God is gracious

Uncommon
Dutch

Gerrit

Dutch and Frisian form of Gerard

Rare gem
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