Henrico

Henrico is a rather rare male first name and represents a Spanish variant of Heinrich. It means 'the master of the house' or 'the lord of the house'. A more common Spanish form of the name is Enrique.

What does the name Henrico mean?

The name Henrico is a less common Spanish form of Heinrich and carries the meaning 'the master of the house' or 'the lord of the house'. The Catalan variant of this name is Enric.

Where does the name Henrico come from?

Henrico has its roots in Old High German and means 'the master of the house' or 'the lord of the house'. The name consists of the elements heim, which means 'home' or 'house', and rihhi, which stands for 'powerful', 'rich', or 'ruler'. The name is common in the Spanish language.

How do you pronounce Henrico?

The sound and pronunciation of Henrico: The name is pronounced with three syllables as 'Hen-ri-co' [hɛnˈʁiːko]. The emphasis is on the middle syllable, which features a long 'i' sound, giving the name a certain breadth and elegance. The open ending -o provides a harmonious and melodic finish, making Henrico sound resonant and slightly Southern – lively, friendly, and present.

Popularity

In Germany, Henrico is among the rare first names. In 2022, it ranked 5,453rd on the list of the most popular male first names. Its best placement was in 2018 at rank 3,918. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, resulting in a 7,203rd position in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it holds the 8,508th rank.

Famous people

• Giovanni Henrico Albicastro (composer from Germany)
• Henrico Botes (Namibian footballer)
• Henrico Drost (Dutch footballer)