Hank
/hΓ¦Εk/noun
A male given name or a nickname, often short for Henry.
Did you know?The name Hank is derived from the Germanic name Heinrich, meaning 'home ruler', linking it to historical kings and leaders.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*hainaz
βthe one who rules or is a rulerβ
Old High German
OHG
Hagano
βa variant of the ruler, often used in noble contextsβ
Middle Dutch
MDu
Hendrik
βthe home ruler, a name for noblemenβ
14th Century
Middle English
Hankin
βa diminutive form of Henry, used affectionatelyβ
Modern English
English
Hank
βa common nickname for Henry, gaining popularity as a standalone nameβ