Henriette
hen-ree-ET
A polished French feminine form of Henry, meaning “home ruler.”
Meaning
Henriette is the French feminine form of Henry, ultimately from Germanic elements meaning “home” and “ruler.” The excerpt also links it to the broader family of forms used across European languages, including Spanish Enriqueta and Swedish forms. In the 1913 source, it is noted as a French form favored in high society.
Origin
FrenchGermanicfeminine
Fun fact
One 1913 naming book specifically says Henriette was favored in high society.
Confidence: mixed. Sources: History of Christian Names, Girls' Names and Name-Day and Birthday Book.