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Hank

Boy NameEnglish Origin

Meaning

Originally a short form of Hankin which was a medieval diminutive of JOHN. Since the 17th century in

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Name Personality

Based on famous people named Hank and cultural associations, this name tends to be associated with:

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Spirituality
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Courage
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Creativity
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Adventure
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Integrity

Famous People Named Hank

Hank Hanegraaff

Hendrik "Hank" Hanegraaff (born 1950), also known as the "Bible Answer Man", is an American Christian author and radio talk-show host.

CreativityIntelligenceWisdom

Hank Magnuski

Henry "Hank" Stanley Magnuski is an American engineer and was the co-founder and CEO of GammaLink, an early pioneer in PC-to-fax technology.

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Hank Williams the Roy Orbison Way

Hank Williams The Roy Orbison Way is the fourteenth album recorded by Roy Orbison, and the eighth for MGM Records, released in August 1970.

CharismaCreativity

Hank Scott

Henry Baird (Hank) Scott (December 21, 1898 – September 21, 1972) was a politician in Manitoba, Canada.

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Hank Stuever

Hank Stuever (born 1968) is an American journalist who writes about popular culture for the Style section of The Washington Post.

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Similar Names You Might Like

Hans
Germanic
Both are diminutive forms of a more formal name (John/Johann and Henry respectively), carrying a similar approachable and familiar feel.
Gianni
Italian
Gianni is a diminutive of Giovanni (John), sharing the same function as Hank – a friendly, shortened version of a more formal name.
Henrique
Portuguese
Henrique is the Portuguese equivalent of Henry, sharing the same root and historical significance.

Hank in Other Languages

African AmericanLashawn
African AmericanTajuana
AlbanianGjon
Ancient GermanicHeinrich
Ancient GermanicHenricus
ArabicYahya
ArabicYuhanna
ArmenianHenrik
ArmenianHovhannes

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