Meaning & Origin
A male given name from French.
Henri is a boy's and girl's baby name of French origin, the French form of Henry, from the Germanic elements heim ('home') and ric ('ruler'), meaning 'home ruler.' Henri is the form used in France, Belgium, and French-speaking Canada — with the silent "h" and French pronunciation (ahn-REE).
Henri has an effortless French elegance — it's the name of painters (Henri Matisse, Henri Rousseau), philosophers, and kings. The French spelling gives Henry a continental refinement that works beautifully in both English and French contexts. A name that arrives with good taste already installed.