Nancy

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Nancy means "grace" or "favor".
Popularity
Nancy is a common name throughout the world. It peaked in popularity in the 1940s but has since declined. It is still a popular name in many countries including the United States, Canada, France, Germany, and many others.

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Nancy Name meanings & History

The name Nancy means "grace" or "favor". Previously a medieval diminutive of Annis, though since the 18th century it has been a diminutive of Ann. It is now usually regarded as an independent name. During the 20th century it became very popular in the United States. A city in the Lorraine region of France bears this name, though it derives from a different source. The name Nancy is commonly used as a first name for girls. It can also be used as a middle name or a nickname.

Zodiac Sign of Nancy: Neat Virgo

Synonyms of Nancy:

N: Neurosis,Nagging,Nervous,Nitpicking,Nice,Neat,Nutrition

A: Action,Assertive,Ambitious,Aggressive,Angry,Argumentative

C: Copycat,Candid,Cute,Chatty,Curious,Clever,Choice

Y: Youth-giving,Yin/Yang,Yen/money

Nancy is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Nancy include former First Lady Nancy Reagan, author Nancy Drew, and actress Nancy Marchand.

2.) NANCY (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: Originated as a pet form of Nan, which was originally a pet form of Ann (gracious, full of grace). See ANNA. Now, however, Nancy is regarded as an independent given name, with Nan as its short form. Short: Nan. (NAN-SEE)


3.) NANCY (Female)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: Nancy originated as a pet form of Nan, which was originally a pet form of Ann (gracious, full of grace, mercy). See ANNE. Now, however, Nancy is regarded as an independent given name, with Nan as its short form. Nainsi and Nainseadh are Gaelic forms. Short: Nan. (NAN-SEE)


4.) Nancy (Female)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: Favoured by God

Other Forms: Nancey, Nanci, Nancie


5.) Nancy (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: (English, Irish) generous woman

Other Forms: Nan, Nancee, Nanci, Nancie, Nansee, Nonie


6.) Nancy (Female)

Usage: New World Mythology

Meanings: Nancy means "grace" or "favor".

Pronunciation: NAN-see
nan-tzeen


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Description: Nancy is derived from the Hebrew name Anna, which means "grace". It has been used as a nickname for the name Ann or Anne since the Middle Ages, and became popular as an individual name in the 18th century. Nancy means "grace" or "favor". from NAHUATL Nantzin, means my lovely mother, refference to Earth mother Tonantzin godess. Nancy is used as a given name for girls.

Famous People

Famous people named Nancy include former First Lady Nancy Reagan, singer Nancy Sinatra, and actress Nancy Meyers.

7.) Nancy (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) gracious. A familiar form of Nan.

Other Forms: Nainsi, Nance, Nancea, Nancee, Nancey, Nancine, Nancsi, Nancya, Nancyah, Nancye, Nanice, Nanncey, Nanncy, Nanouk, Nansee, Nansey, Nansi, Nanuk


8.) NANCY (Female)

Usage: American

Meanings: Originated as a pet form of Nan, which originated as a pet form of Ann (gracious, full of grace). See ANNE. Now, however, Nancy is regarded as an independent given name, with Nan as its short form. Var: Nancee. Short: Nan, Nance. (NAN-SEE)


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