Hendrick
Meaning of Hendrick
The name Hendrick is a strong and classic choice for boys, with roots in German and Dutch origins. It is a variant of the more common name Henry, which means "ruler of the household." The pronunciation in English is straightforward: HEN-drik (/ˈhɛn.drɪk/). Hendrick has been used sporadically in the United States over the years, maintaining a unique charm that sets it apart from its more popular counterparts. While not among the top-ranking names, its consistent use reflects a timeless appeal. The name evokes associations with historical figures and carries an air of nobility and leadership. Variations like Hendrik offer slight twists on this enduring name, broadening its cultural resonance while retaining its distinguished essence.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as HEN-drik (/ˈhɛn.drɪk/)
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Notable People Named Hendrick
| Hendrick Hamel was a Dutch sailor known for providing the first Western account of Korea. |
| Hendrick van Balen the Elder - Hendrick van Balen I was a Flemish Baroque painter known for his mythological and allegorical scenes, as well as his role in the renewal of Flemish painting in the early 17th century. |
| Hendrick ter Brugghen - Hendrick Jansz ter Brugghen was a Dutch painter known for his genre scenes and religious subjects, and was one of the influential Utrecht Caravaggisti. |
| Hendrick de Keyser was a influential Dutch sculptor, merchant, and architect known for his late Renaissance and Baroque works, with most of his pieces located in Amsterdam. |
| Hendrick Goltzius, a German-born Dutch artist, was a prominent printmaker and painter known for his technical mastery and influential contributions to the Baroque period. |
| Hendrick Hansen served as the fifth Mayor of Albany, New York. |
| Hendrick Zwaardecroon - Hendrick or Henricus Zwaardecroon served as Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies from 1718 to 1725. |
| Hendrick Avercamp was a Dutch painter known for his lively and colorful winter landscapes, depicting sport and leisure in the Netherlands during the 17th century. |
| Hendrick Aerts was a Flemish painter known for his architectural paintings, active in Gdańsk and Prague. |
| Hendrick van Brederode - Henry (Hendrik), Lord of Bréderode, was a prominent leader of Dutch nobles during the Eighty Years' War and was known as the "Grote Geus" or the "Big Beggar". |
| Hendrick van Uylenburgh - Hendrick Gerritszoon van Uylenburgh was a prominent Dutch Golden Age art dealer known for launching the careers of renowned painters like Rembrandt, Govert Flinck, and Ferdinand Bol. |
| Hendrick Jacobszoon Lucifer (1583–1627) was a Dutch-born pirate. |
| Hendrick van Balen II, also known as Hendrick van Balen the Younger, was a renowned Flemish painter. |
| Hendrick Bloemaert was a renowned Dutch Golden Age painter. |
| Hendrick Joseph Dillens - Hendrik Joseph Dillens was a Belgian genre painter known for his pleasing and spirited paintings. |
