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Gender
Masculine
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Origin of the Name Hank
Hebrew or Old High German
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Usage of the Name Hank
English
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Meaning of the Name Hank
The name Hank has two meanings:
1. It is originally derived from the Middle English name Hankin, which was a pet form of John (from "Han", a short form of Jehan, combined with a diminutive suffix "kin").
2. In the United States it is used as a pet form of Henry. It can also be used as a given name in its own right.
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Famous Bearers
Bearers of the name include Hank Jones (born 1918), an American jazz pianist and composer;
Hank Williams (1923 - 1953), an American country singer, songwriter, and musician;
Hank Aaron (born 1934), an American baseball player;
Hank Marvin (born 1941), an English guitarist.
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Names Related to Hank
Refer to the following lists: names related to John |
names related to Henry.
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