hendrik - cognate of henry:
From the Germanic name Heimiric which meant "home ruler", composed of the elements heim "home" and ric
"power, ruler". This name was introduced into Britain by the Normans.
It was borne by eight kings of England including the infamous Henry
VIII, as well as six kings of France and seven kings of Germany. Other
famous bearers include arctic naval explorer Henry Hudson, novelist
Henry James, and automobile manufacturer Henry Ford.