What is Hank usually a nickname for?

Question

This name is in a very Catholic, very Italian family. There are a lot of Anthony's, Joseph's and Frank's if it helps. I thought it was Anthony, but there is a sibling already with that name. Any ideas?

Answer 1

Henry, I think!

Answer 2

Henry....... ie- the baseball player Henry "Hank" Aaron.

Answer 3

It is Henry, Anthony is Tony, Joseph is Joe

Answer 4

Hank is for Henry, Tony is for Anthony, Joe is for Joseph, Frank is for Francis (not necessarily Franklin).

Answer 5

ya Henry

Answer 6

I think Hank is usually a nickname for Henry.

Answer 7

I have a cousin (Native American) who uses the nick name "Hank", however his birth name is Henry James. Hope this helps.

Answer 8

henry

Answer 9

Henry, I think