Given name

Hanky

“the ruler of the house”

Hanky is a variant of Hank. In English use, Hank carries the interpretation “the ruler of the house.”

Meaning & origin

What it means

Hanky is a variant of Hank. In English use, Hank carries the interpretation “the ruler of the house.”

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Hanky’s family of names

Hanky has a related form in Hank.

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