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The Name Nan - Origin and Meaning of Nan
  



The Name Nan - Origin and Meaning of Nan


Gender

Feminine

Origin of the Name Nan

Hebrew or Greek

Usage of the Name Nan

English

Meaning of the Name Nan

The name Nan is originally a pet form of Ann. Nowadays it is also used as a short form of Nancy.

Famous Bearers

Bearers of the name include Nan Wood Honeyman (1881 - 1970), an American politician; Nan Merriman (born 1920), an American opera singer; Nan Martin (1927 - 2010), an American actress; Nan Kempner (1930 - 2005), an American socialite, writer, and philanthropist.

Names Related to Nan

Refer to the following lists: names related to Anna  |  names related to Agnes.
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