Nils-Henrik

Nils-Henrik is a Scandinavian double-barreled name, combining two distinct and popular names: Nils and Henrik. Nils is the Scandinavian diminutive of Nikolaus, which comes from the Greek name Nikolaos, meaning 'victory of the people' (nikē 'victory' and laos 'people'). Henrik is the Scandinavian and Germanic form of Henry, derived from the Old Germanic name Heimirich, meaning 'home ruler' (heim 'home' and rīc 'ruler, power').

The combination of these two names reflects a tradition in some Scandinavian countries, particularly Norway and Sweden, of creating compound names. This practice often served to honor multiple family members or to create a unique yet traditional name. The individual components, Nils and Henrik, have long histories of use in their respective forms across Europe, particularly among royalty and nobility.