| Meaning | home ruler |
| Origin | French, German |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Henri |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Hen-ri |
About Henri
Effortlessly chic and timelessly sophisticated, Henri embodies continental elegance with understated charm. This name carries itself with quiet confidence, never demanding attention yet always commanding respect. The French sensibility brings an artistic flair that appeals to culturally minded parents seeking refinement without pretension. Henri works beautifully across diverse contexts, feeling equally comfortable in creative environments and traditional settings. The pronunciation, while straightforward, adds just enough distinctiveness to set it apart from English variations. This choice suggests someone cultured, thoughtful, and self-assured—qualities many parents hope to nurture. The name ages gracefully, appropriate for every life stage from toddlerhood through retirement. Its European roots provide international appeal, working well in multicultural contexts. Henri represents sophistication distilled to its essence, proving that true style requires no embellishment. The name's understated elegance makes it perpetually fashionable.
Nicknames for Henri
| Hen |
| Ri |
| Hank |
| Harry |
Famous People Named Henri
| Henri Matisse | Renowned French artist |
| Henri Cartier-Bresson | Influential French photographer |
| Henri Rousseau | French post-impressionist painter |
| Henri Poincaré | French mathematician and philosopher |
| Henri Bergson | French philosopher and Nobel laureate |
| Henri Becquerel | French physicist and Nobel laureate |
| Henri Richard | Canadian ice hockey legend |
| Henri Leconte | French former professional tennis player |
| Henri Charrière | French author known for "Papillon" |
| Henri Nestlé | Founder of Nestlé, the Swiss food and beverage company |
| Henri Bendel | American fashion designer and founder of Bendel's |
| Henri Michaux | Belgian-born French poet and painter |
| Henri-Frédéric Amiel | Swiss philosopher and writer |
| Henri Fantin-Latour | French painter and lithographer |
| Henri Gaudier-Brzeska | French sculptor and artist |
| Henri Christophe | Haitian revolutionary leader and king |
| Henri Toivonen | Finnish rally driver |
| Henri Verneuil | French-Armenian film director |
| Henri d'Orléans | French royal and claimant to the French throne |
| Henri Saivet | Senegalese professional footballer |
Characters Named Henri
| Henri Ducard | Character in the Batman comics and movies |
| Henri Le Chat Noir | Internet-famous existentialist cat |
| Henri the Mouse | Character in the children's book series |
| Henri V | Character in Shakespeare's play "Henry V" |
| Henri "Papillon" Charrière | Protagonist of the novel "Papillon" |
| Henri Fortin | Character in the movie "An American in Paris" |
| Henri Potty | Parody character in a series of Harry Potter books |
| Henri Lafitte | Character in the movie "Casablanca" |
| Henrietta "Henri" Vanderbilt | Character in the TV show "Revenge" |
| Henri Miller | Protagonist of the novel "Tropic of Cancer" |
| Henri Blake | Character in the TV show "MASH" |
| Henri Beaufort | Character in the movie "The Count of Monte Cristo" |
| Henri Lafontaine | Character in the movie "Midnight in Paris" |
| Henri Tremblay | Character in the movie "The Triplets of Belleville" |
| Henri Jones | Character in the TV show "Mad Men" |
| Henri Skinner | Protagonist of the novel "Elizabeth Is Missing" |
| Henrietta "Henri" Platchkey | Character in the TV show "Rugrats" |
| Henri Desjardins | Character in the movie "The English Patient" |
| Henri Duclos | Character in the TV show "Alias" |
| Henri d'Aramitz | Character in the novel "The Three Musketeers" |