Ava Kowalski

By Ava Kowalski
Global Naming Traditions Specialist

Updated on September 02, 2024

Henryetta

US Popularity Rank: 7809

Origin: German

Meaning: Home ruler

We wish baby a long and merry rule as monarch of your household from their humble crib. If you're considering the name Henryetta, you should know its extensive history with the noble and ruling classes of England, Germany, and France. Like Henrietta and Henry, Henryetta is the English version of the French Henri and the German Heimiric. In Old High German, heim is "home," and ric translates to "ruler," granting Henryetta the overall meaning of "home ruler." From its aristocratic origins with notable figures such as Henry VIII or Henrietta Maria of France, Henryetta and its many variants remain popular for upper-class families in England. Across the Atlantic Ocean in the United States, Henryetta has found a surprising home as a city in Oklahoma. With such a prestigious moniker, baby Henryetta will never forget their inner wealth and worth.