Hank
Short form of Henry or Henrietta, German
"estate ruler"
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Updated Thu Apr 24 2025
Hank Origin and Meaning
The name Hank is a girl's name meaning "estate ruler".
Until recently, Hank was not on the table for baby girls. But with the new generation of girls called Billie, Frankie, and Stevie, it's a fresh possibility.
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