Girl Name · French Origin
Henriette
Henriette means “Henry”. It is a girl's name of French origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Henriette is a girl baby name of French origin, meaning "Henry". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Henriette often also consider Henrietta.
Henriette meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Henry
Origin: French naming roots help connect Henriette to related French baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Henriette as H·E·N·R·I·E·T·T·E, with 9 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Henriette is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Henriette variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Henriettea, Henriettee, Henriettey, Henriett.
- Nicknames: Henri and H.
- Middle names: Pair Henriette with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Henriette middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Henrietta, Henry, Henri, Henery, Henrik — full picks on the sibling names for Henriette guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Henriette? Browse our names like Henriette guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Henriette
What does the name Henriette mean?
Henriette means "Henry" and is of French origin. The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Henriette is used as a girl name.
What is the origin of Henriette?
Henriette originates in French naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Henriette?
Henriette has 9 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Henriette a boy's or girl's name?
Henriette is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Henriette in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Henriette sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Henriette?
Names that share Henriette's sound and style include Henrietta, Henry, Henri, Henery, Henrik.
What middle names pair well with Henriette?
Good middle-name fits for Henriette pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Henriette is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Henriette is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Henriette?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Henriette share its rhythm without rhyming — Henrietta, Henry, Henri all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.