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Henriëtte is a French feminine diminutive form of Henri, which itself derives from the Old High German name Heimirich, composed of the elements heim, meaning home, and rīhhi, meaning power or ruler. The name gained widespread use across Europe following the popularity of the French royal house and figures such as Henriette Anne of England, daughter of Charles I. It is the feminine counterpart of Henri and Henri, and its cognates include Harriet, Henrietta, and Hendrika across various European languages.