Meaning & Story
The Italian form of Henry, from the Germanic Heimrich meaning ruler of the home or estate — a name carried by Italian kings and nobility through the centuries.
Enrico carries the full weight of Italian operatic tradition in five syllables. It is the name of kings and composers — most famously the legendary tenor Enrico Caruso — and it brings that magnificent resonance to whatever pet bears it. For a dog, Enrico is simultaneously grand and deeply affectionate, the Italian way of saying you are both beloved and dignified. It suits a dog who approaches the world with quiet authority and occasionally sings along to whatever is playing in the kitchen.