Henriette

Henriette is a French feminine diminutive of Henri, which derives from the Germanic name Heimirich, composed of the elements heim, meaning home, and ric, meaning power or ruler. The name gained widespread use across Europe through the influence of French royal and aristocratic culture, with notable bearers including Henriette Anne of England, Duchess of Orléans, daughter of King Charles I. It spread throughout German, Danish, and Dutch-speaking regions as well, where it appears alongside the variant Henrietta, the Latinate form favored in English and Italian contexts. Henrike and Harriet are among the related cognates found in other European traditions.