Henricus
/hɛˈnriː.kʊs/noun
Henricus is the Latinized form of the Germanic personal name that became Henry in English.
Did you know?Medieval kings and emperors used Henricus in Latin documents, transforming a Germanic compound into the official language of European power.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
Proto-Germanic
*Haimarīks
“Ruler of the home or household”
Early Medieval Period
Old High German
Heimrīh
“Home ruler; a compound personal name”
8th–9th Century
Old High German
Haimrīch
“A personal name formed from “home” and “powerful ruler””
Medieval Latin
Latin
Henricus
“Latinized form of the Germanic name”
11th–15th Century
Anglo-Norman French
Henri
“The royal and aristocratic French form of the name”
Middle English
English
Henri, Herry
“Forms that developed into the English personal name Henry”
Modern English
English
Henry
“A masculine personal name, historically borne by numerous European rulers”