The meaning and history of the name Hank.

HANK

Originally a short form of Hankin which was a medieval diminutive of JOHN. Since the 17th century in the United States this name has also been used as a diminutive of HENRY, probably under the influence of the Dutch diminutive HENK. A famous bearer is the former American baseball player Hank Aaron (1934-).

Usage: English

Full Forms: HARRY, HENRY

Feminine Forms: JANE, JANESSA, JANICE, JANIS, JAYNE, JEAN, JEANA, JEANE, JEANNA, JEANNE, JOAN, JOANN, JOANNA, JOANNE, JOHANNA, JOHNNA, SHAUNA, SHAVONNE, SHAWNA, SHEENA, SHENA

Famous People: Hank Williams^wiki (Singer, 1923, United States), Hank Azaria^wiki (Actor, 1964, United States), Hank Aaron^wiki (Baseball Player, 1934, United States)

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