Why is the little finger called a pinky?

Answer 1

'To index' is to point out or to show something, so the finger with which you point out or showsomething is called the index finger, or just another way of calling it is the pointer finger.

Answer 2

Because that is the finger that engagement and wedding rings are traditionally worn on. Rings tend to get in the way if on the Pointer and the Little fingers. For most people a ring on the Ring Finger is less likely to get in the way or be affected when working with the hand.

Answer 3

Derived from a Dutch word 'pink' relating to 'small' and ultimately from a Indo-European word 'Penk e' referring to 'five' the fifth finger

Answer 4

Because it is the finger that lies in the middle of all your other fingers (including your thumb).

Answer 5

Doing some reasearch there is not a very clear answer, It seem just the word we picked to refer to the digits of the hand.

Answer 6

The little finger is often called a "pinky" because it is the smallest and shortest finger, making it a cute or childish nickname. The term likely comes from the Dutch word "pink" which means small.

Answer 7

the bones are linked in a complex way.