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In norman the variation of Henry is 'Henkin' that became 'Hankin', then was cut down to 'Hank'. The '-kin' suffix means 'little' so adding it onto children's names was common.
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Why is Hank a short name for Henry?
Both Hal and Hank are nicknames for Henry, and Hank is one of the Germanic forms of the name.
What is a short name for Henry?
Henry is a German name that means 'ruler of the home.' A common nickname for a boy named Henry would be Hank.
What is the birth name of Hank Henry?
Hank Henry's birth name is Rosenthal, Henry.
When was Henry - Hank - Sylvern born?
Henry - Hank - Sylvern was born in 1908.
When did Henry - Hank - Sylvern die?
Henry - Hank - Sylvern died in 1964.
What is the birth name of Hank Stine?
Hank Armstrong's birth name is Henry Robert Piecura.
What was Hank Aaron?
Hammerin' Hank :) His name is Henry Aaron but we all called him Hank.
What is the name hank short for?
Hank is not short for any name. Hank is a German name meaning "Ruler of Home".
What was Hank Aaron nicknamed?
Hammerin' Hank :) His name is Henry Aaron but we all called him Hank.
What were hank aaron's nicknames?
Hank Aaron had the nicknames: the Hammer, Hammerin' Hank, and Bad Henry.
What is the nickname for Baseballs Henry Aaron?
Hank Aaron was born Henry "Louis" Aaron. Nicknames include: Hammer, Hammerin' Hank, or Bad Henry.
What nicknames does Henry Diltz go by?
Henry Diltz goes by Tad, Snack, Hen, Hammerin' Hank, and Hank The Tank.
