Henriëtte is a Dutch variant of the feminine given name Henriette. The name is characterized by the presence of a diaeresis (trema) over the letter 'e', which indicates a separate syllable pronunciation; however, this diacritic is sometimes omitted in foreign texts.EtymologyHenriëtte derives from Henriette, the French feminine diminutive of Henri, which is itself the French form of Heinrich (see Henry). Ultimately, the name Henry comes from the Germanic name Heimirich, meaning "home ruler", composed of the elements heim meaning "home" and rih meaning "ruler". The name spread throughout Europe via royal lines, particularly in France, Germany, and England.Notable BearersHenriëtte has been borne by a number of prominent Dutch women. Among them are:Henriëtte Amalia of Anhalt-Dessau (1666–1726), mother of John William Friso, Prince of Orange.Henriëtte Bosmans (1895–1952), a Dutch composer known for her orchestral and chamber works.Aletta Henriëtte Jacobs (1854–1929), a groundbreaking Dutch physician and women's suffrage activist.Henriëtte Geertruida Knip (1783–1842), a noted flower painter from the Netherlands.Henriëtte van Lynden-Leijten (1950–2010), a Dutch diplomat.Louise Henriëtte van Nassau (1627–1667), a daughter of Frederick Henry, Prince of Orange.Henriëtte Gesina Numans (1877–1955), a Dutch painter.Henriëtte Catharina van Oranje (1637–1708), another daughter of Frederick Henry, Prince of Orange.Henriëtte d'Oultremont de Wégimont (1792–1864), the morganatic second wife of King William I of the Netherlands.Henriëtte Roland Holst (1869–1952), a poet and socialist who left a lasting impact on Dutch literature and politics.Variants and Related NamesRelated diminutive forms include Jet and Jetta. In other languages and cultures, parallels include Jindřiška (Czech), Henriette (Norwegian), Henny (Swedish), Jette (Danish), and the English forms Harriet and Harriett.Meaning: Home ruler (via Henriette/Henry)Origin: French, via GermanicType: Feminine given nameUsage: Dutch