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Honus

OriginDiminutive of Johannes, German, Dutch, Scandinavian, and Estonian
Meaning"God is gracious"
US RankUnranked

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Honus is inextricably linked with baseball legend Honus Wagner. The son of German immigrants, he was born Johannes Peter Wagner in 1874. His childhood nickname was Hans, which evolved into Honus. Honus Wagner was a shortstop for the Pittsburgh Pirates — considered the greatest ever — yet his distinctive name has never been given to more than four children in a single year.

Pronounced HON-us.

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