HANK  

Gender: M
Origin: Diminutive of HENRY

A midcentury guy nickname of the Al/Frank/Dick school, rarely given on its own, but it does have some earthy cool. Plus, Hank Aaron is a worthy namesake.

Hank is being discussed in our message boards:

• New: Movie Title Family Name Game!
• Nn for Harrison
• Honest opinions about MN Henrik
• Name Poll - Girl & Boy
• Which is better

Read Nameberry blog posts about Hank:

• MIDDLE NAME SWITCHES: Meet David Jude Law & Olive Marie Osmond
• VINTAGE NICKNAMES: Boys' Edition
• HOTTEST BABY NAME TRENDS OF 2010
• HOORAY FOR HENRY: The quirky classic that manages to stay cool
• GIRLY NAMES WITH TOMBOY NICKNAMES