Enrique

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Name: Enrique

Gender: Masculine

Location: Europe

Language: Spanish

Thematic: Unknown Thematic

Meaning: Spanish form of Henry

Comments:From the Germanic name Heimiric which meant "home ruler", composed of the elements heim "home" and ric "power, ruler". This name was introduced into Britain by the Normans. It was borne by eight kings of England including the infamous Henry VIII, as well as six kings of France and seven kings of Germany. Other famous bearers include arctic naval explorer Henry Hudson, novelist Henry James, and automobile manufacturer Henry Ford.