Hendrix

The first name Hendrix is a modern English variant of the name Hendrik, which is a Low German form of the Old German Heinrich. This originally goes back to Haimirich. Translated, the name means 'the ruler of the home', 'the powerful landowner', or simply 'the householder'.

What does the name Hendrix mean?

Hendrix, a masculine first name, is a modern English spelling of Hendrik, which in turn is a Low German variant of the Old German name Heinrich, originating from Haimirich. The translation of the name roughly means 'the ruler of the home', 'the powerful landowner', or simply 'the householder'. The roots of this two-part name can be found in Old High German, derived from the components heima, meaning 'the home', 'the homeland', 'the dwelling', 'the residence', or 'the homestead', and rihhi, meaning 'rich', 'powerful', 'the power', 'the rule', or 'the ruler'. The ending 'x' is a Germanic/Celtic form. Other variants include Hendrick, Hendrien, Hendrinus, Hindrik, and Hinderk. The name is also frequently used as a surname.

Where does the name Hendrix come from?

The first name Hendrix has Old High German roots and means 'the ruler of the home'.

How do you pronounce Hendrix?

Hendrix is pronounced as 'Hen-driks'.

When is the name day of Hendrix?

Hendrix is celebrated on January 8, January 19, January 23, June 10, July 13, and December 20.

Popularity

In Germany, Hendrix is a rather rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,453rd among the most common male baby names. Its best placement was in 2012 at 3,479th. Over the last ten years, the name has been given about 20 times as a first name, placing it at 5,448th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,934th.

Nicknames & pet names

Jimi

Similar first names

Famous people

• Jimi Hendrix (musician)