English form of Henriette, and thus a feminine form of Harry. It was first used in the 17th century, becoming very common in the English-speaking world by the 18th century. Famous bearers include the Americans Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896), the author of Uncle Tom’s Cabin, and the abolitionist Harriet Tubman (1820-1913).
People with the name Hendrik have a deep inner desire for travel and adventure, and want to set their own pace in life without being governed by tradition.
People with the name Leofsige have a deep inner need for quiet, and a desire to understand and analyze the world they live in, and to learn the deeper truths.