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Hendrik

Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Hendrik: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2019.

Hendrik is the Dutch and Scandinavian form of Henry, rooted in the Old Germanic name Heimirich, meaning "home ruler" or "ruler of the household." Famous bearers include Dutch physicist Hendrik Lorentz, who won the Nobel Prize, and South African engineer Hendrik van der Bijl, a key figure in the country's industrialisation. Painter Hendrik Willem Mesdag is celebrated for his panoramic seascapes. While no major place directly bears the name Hendrik, many settlements named after its English counterpart Henry—such as Fort Henry—share the same etymological origin. Though not traditionally Scottish, Hendrik appears in Scottish birth records from the 1970s onward, reflecting the country’s growing cultural diversity. Its strong, classic feel makes