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Hank Gowdy

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Given Name
Hank
Surname
Gowdy

The Name Hank

Origin
Germanic, Old English
Meaning
Home ruler or estate ruler.
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The Gowdy Surname

Origin
Scottish or English
Meaning
Possibly derived from a Scottish place name or from a personal name element, with uncertain exact meaning.
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