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Hendrix
Meaning: son of Hendrik (Henry) · Origin: Dutch · Gender: usually a boy's name
Origin & history
A Dutch surname, 'son of Hendrik'. Guitar legend Jimi Hendrix made it rock-and-roll.
Famous people named Hendrix
- Jimi Hendrix (guitarist
Nicknames
Henny, Drix
Variants & related names
Hendricks
Hendrix name art
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FAQ
What does the name Hendrix mean?
Hendrix means “son of Hendrik (Henry)”. It comes from Dutch.
Is Hendrix a popular name?
Yes — Hendrix has been one of the most popular boys' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Hendrix?
Henny, Drix.
What are other forms of Hendrix?
Hendricks.
Similar names
Rhett · Henry · Hudson · Hunter · Harrison · Harry
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.