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Henriette is a French feminine diminutive of Henri, itself derived from the Old High German name Heimirich, composed of the elements heim, meaning home or estate, and rīhhi, meaning power or ruler, thus carrying the sense of ruler of the home. The name gained wide aristocratic currency in Europe, notably borne by Henriette Anne of England, Duchess of Orléans, daughter of Charles I, who was a prominent figure at the court of Louis XIV. Related forms include Henrietta, the Latinate variant favored in English-speaking countries, as well as Henrike, Hendrika, and Harriet.