Meaning & History
Henrijs is the Latvian form of Henry. While Henry ultimately derives from the Germanic name Heimirich (composed of heim "home" and rih "ruler"), the Latvian variant stems directly from the English version of the name, adopted in Latvia as a given name in the late 19th century.
In Latvia, Henrijs is primarily used as a male given name. According to the Population Register of Latvia, in 2010 there were 504 individuals with Henrijs as their only given name. It is considered relatively common but not among the most popular names. While the form is specifically Latvian, other related forms include the diminutive Harijs and the older indigenous form Indriķis, which is actually derived from an earlier vernacular use. The name first appears in Latvian records in 1885.
Related Names
Sources: Wiktionary — Henrijs