Message: "Re: Etymology of Hank --> from Henry or John?"

Re: Etymology of Hank --> from Henry or John?

by Satu (guest)

9/22/2002, 1:48 PM

the name Hank is short for the Frisian and Low German name Hanke which is a pet form of the name Jo_HAN_nes (the most common form of the name John in Europe). The suffix -ke is a Frisian diminutive suffix.

Regards, Satu

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Etymology of Hank --> from Henry or John? · Lucille · 9/22/2002, 11:54 AM

•Re: Etymology of Hank --> from Henry or John? · Satu · 9/22/2002, 1:48 PM

•Thanks a bunch, Satu! :-D (nt) · Lucille · 9/22/2002, 3:48 PM

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