Hendrix is the Dutch form of Henry's surname — Hendrik's son. **A modern American baby name in the broader celebrity-driven aesthetic**. **Jimi Hendrix (Johnny Allen Hendrix, 1942-1970)** — male; American guitarist; widely considered the greatest electric guitarist in rock history; Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1992); only three studio albums released during his lifetime — *Are You Experienced* (1967), *Axis: Bold as Love* (1967), *Electric Ladyland* (1968) — yet his influence on guitar playing reshaped popular music; his iconic *Star-Spangled Banner* at Woodstock (August 18, 1969) became one of the most-watched protest performances in American history; died at age 27, founding member of the "27 Club" alongside Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, and Kurt Cobain. **Hendrix Wakefield** — modern American celebrity baby. **Wynton Hendrix** — modern American figure. **Beyoncé and Jay-Z's son Sir Carter** (born 2017) has Hendrix as cultural significance. The Hendrix name reflects the broader 2010s-2020s American taste for legendary musician-surname-as-given-name choices alongside Lennon, Marley, and Cobain.
Featured throughout rock music history.
Hendrix reduces to nine.