| Meaning | ruler of the home |
| Origin | German, Portuguese |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 8 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Hen-ri-que |
About Henrique
Sophistication and international flair define this distinguished choice. Henrique carries an elegant, worldly quality that suggests cultural awareness and refined taste. The name's Portuguese and Spanish heritage gives it romantic European sensibility while remaining accessible in English-speaking contexts. Parents who choose Henrique often appreciate its musicality—the name flows beautifully when spoken, with its rhythmic syllables creating almost poetic quality. It offers excellent nickname potential while standing majestically on its own. Henrique suggests intelligence, creativity, and cultural depth, making it ideal for families who value education, travel, and global perspectives. The name bridges traditional values with contemporary international mindedness, offering a child a name with both roots and wings.
Nicknames for Henrique
| Rick |
| Rique |
| Rik |
| Hank |
Famous People Named Henrique
| Henrique Capriles | Venezuelan politician |
| Henrique Hilário | Portuguese footballer |
| Henrique Meirelles | Brazilian economist and politician |
| Henrique Cymerman | Israeli journalist |
| Henrique Andrade Silva | Brazilian mixed martial artist |
| Henrique Almeida | Brazilian footballer |
| Henrique Calisto | Portuguese football manager |
| Henrique Viana | Brazilian actor |
| Henrique Couto | American filmmaker |
| Henrique Martins | Brazilian swimmer |
| Henrique Cazes | Brazilian musician |
| Henrique Pinto | Portuguese cyclist |
| Henrique Sereno | Portuguese footballer |
| Henrique Cruz | Portuguese middle-distance runner |
| Henrique Avancini | Brazilian cyclist |
| Henrique Guedes da Mota | Brazilian painter |
| Henrique Luvannor | Brazilian footballer |
| Henrique Araújo | Portuguese basketball player |
| Henrique De Luca | Brazilian actor |
| Henrique Amud | Brazilian film critic |
Characters Named Henrique
| Henrique Higgins | Character in the novel "The Time Machine" by H.G. Wells |
| Henrique Galvão | Character in the play "The Marquise of O—" by Heinrich von Kleist |
| Henrique de Senna Fernandes | Character in the film "Macau Glória do Tâmega e do Diabo" |
| Henrique Soares da Costa | Character in the film "City of God" |
| Henrique de Vasconcelos | Character in the film "The Magnificent One" |
| Henrique Xavier | Character in the Brazilian TV series "Escrava Isaura" |
| Henrique Farias | Character in the Brazilian TV series "Dance, Dance, Dance" |
| Henrique Santana | Character in the Brazilian telenovela "I Love Paraisópolis" |
| Henrique Castelo | Character in the Portuguese telenovela "Vidas Opostas" |
| Henrique Vasconcelos | Character in the Brazilian telenovela "Paraíso Tropical" |