Henricus

Henricus is a Latin given name, used as the Latinized form of the Germanic name Henry. It derives from elements meaning “home” and “ruler” and has been used in Latin-language writings since late antiquity to refer to people named Henry.

As a Latin form, Henricus appears in medieval chronicles and ecclesiastical texts to designate rulers and saints named Henry, for example Henricus II, the Holy Roman Emperor (reigned 1014–1024). In hagiography and diplomacy, the form Henricus was common for translating or Latinizing names of rulers named Henry.

Today, Henricus is occasionally used as a given name by individuals seeking a Latin-sounding form, especially in scholarly or religious contexts. It remains a subject of study in onomastics, illustrating how names migrate and morph across languages. Related forms include Hendrik, Henrik, and Henry.

In historical sources, the Latin name Henricus helps philologists identify persons named Henry in Latin texts and understand how naming practices spread through Europe. The name thus serves both as a linguistic artifact and as a functional marker in scholarly references to historical figures bearing the name Henry.