Hank for a boy?!?

emmoleejane

My husband LOVES the name Hank Richard for our upcomming baby boy?!? Is this way too old, or will it be comming back!? I dont know if I can get use to HANK! haha but....let me know what ya'll think!
Thanks

BlueRidge8

Is this post for the other ticker?

emmoleejane

OOPS!! Didnt see my last one MAKE it...haha

so yea...how can i delete this one??

Becky262

BlueRidge8:

Is this post for the other ticker?

 

But to answer the (slightly repeated) question, yes Hank is coming back.  It's part of the trend I think of as "granny chic" - where the names of our grandparents and great-grandparents are becoming popular again

I know two little Hank/Henry's IRL.  We named our cattle dog Hank several years ago and now we regret it because we love the name Henry for a little boy 

Sdavis4289

NMS!

I'm not a fan of the name. It's sounds really country to me.

emmoleejane

I'm not a fan of the name. It's sounds really country to me.

 

 

Perfect! We are country! My husbands total cowboy! So, thats probably why EVERYONE says...I can see your husband with a little baby Hank! haha

BethPSU

Makes me think of Hank Moody (aka David Duchovney (sp?)) on Californication.  I would prefer Henry with nn Hank so he has options later in life, but overall a good choice.

JenWen3

I would name him Henry and call him Hank.

azuremama

I know a couple of little Henrys, nn Hank.  I'd definitely go with Henry as the full name, though.  I like it!

BlueRidge8

BethPSU:

Makes me think of Hank Moody (aka David Duchovney (sp?)) on Californication.  I would prefer Henry with nn Hank so he has options later in life, but overall a good choice.

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sunnyday016

Strongly dislike. I always think of "a hank of hair"-like a section of hair. I imagine greasy hair with this saying. It grosses me out. Sorry.

LMS05

I'm indifferent, but I could definitely see it growing on me. 

metzy144

Sdavis4289:

NMS!

I'm not a fan of the name. It's sounds really country to me.

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Allie30

I like Hank, but I'd go with Hank as a NN for Henry.

Also, the post title made me think, "Well, better than for a girl!"

Cowboy names are really popular for boys right now. It's right int eh wheelhouse of two trends: cowboy and old fashioned. 

JaysonandKristin

My son's name is Hank.  Just Hank, not Henry.  

I know of so many Henrys who go by Hank, I don't see why there needs to be options...  If Hank is Henry, then why can't Henry be Hank?  So, I'm proposing a reverse nn.  

Despite what PPs said, it's not making a come back, it's only ever breeched 1,000 in like the 1960s.  

I love the name, clearly.  And, it totally suits him.  We are not country at all.  

forensicmama

I actually really, really love Hank. I saw someone posting on this site with their son named Hank and I stopped and thought, "How cute!" Why isn't it used ore often? Your hubby has good taste.

forensicmama

JaysonandKristin:

My son's name is Hank.  Just Hank, not Henry.  

I know of so many Henrys who go by Hank, I don't see why there needs to be options...  If Hank is Henry, then why can't Henry be Hank?  So, I'm proposing a reverse nn.  

Despite what PPs said, it's not making a come back, it's only ever breeched 1,000 in like the 1960s.  

I love the name, clearly.  And, it totally suits him.  We are not country at all.  

It was you!!! I saw your siggy and you put that name on my list. I even suggested it to hubby who dislikes it, but I think it's fantastic! 

loveislust

hank is one of the ugliest names i have ever heard it is totally NMS, but hey whatever floats your boat.

hank reminds me of someone with braces and greasy hair.