Enrico

Enrico is a male given name of Italian origin, the Italian form of Henry. It derives from the Germanic elements heim, meaning "home," and rik or ric, meaning "ruler," together interpreted as "ruler of the home." The feminine form is Enrica. The name has recognizable equivalents in other languages, such as Enrique in Spanish, Henri in French, Enric in Catalan, and Henry in English.

Enrico has been widely used in Italy since the Middle Ages and features prominently in Italian literature, politics, and science. It is associated with a long tradition of notable figures bearing the name.

Notable individuals named Enrico include Enrico Fermi (1901–1954), Italian-born physicist and Nobel laureate; Enrico Caruso (1873–1921), renowned operatic tenor; Enrico Mattei (1906–1962), business administrator and founder of the ENI oil company; Enrico Letta (born 1966), politician who served as Prime Minister of Italy (2013–2014); Enrico Dandolo (c. 1107–1205), doge of Venice who played a role in the Fourth Crusade.

Today, Enrico remains a common given name in Italian-speaking communities and continues to be used in literature and media to evoke Italian heritage.