Of Germanic origin.
Italian form of the name Henry, meaning “estate ruler”.
From the name Haimiric, Heimirich in German.
Haimiric derives from the word elements “haim”, meaning “home, world” and “ric”, meaning “power, ruler, mighty, rich”.
During the Middle Ages, in England, it was commonly used as Harry.
Common feminine forms are Harriet and Henrietta.
Other forms of the name are Henry, Hal, Hank, Henrik, Hendrik, Hein, Heiko, Henk, Rik, Henri, Harry, Harri, Enzo, Enrique, Rico, Henrique, Hendry.
It is, also, associated with the name Harrison.
Famous bearers are Enrico Fermi, Enrico Caruso, Enrico Ruggeri, Enrico Coveri, Enrico Macias, Enrico Rava, Enrico Colantoni