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The Name Nancy - Origin and Meaning of Nancy
  



The Name Nancy - Origin and Meaning of Nancy


Gender

Feminine

Origin of the Name Nancy

Hebrew; Greek

Usage of the Name Nancy

English

Meaning of the Name Nancy

The name Nancy is of uncertain origin. It has been used as a pet form of Ann from the 18th century, but it could also be a pet form of Annis. It is now often used as an independent name.

Famous Bearers

Bearers of the name include Nancy Sinatra (born 1940), an American singer, actress, and the daughter of singer Frank Sinatra; Nancy Allen (born 1950), an American actress; Nancy Hower (born 1966), an American actress, film director, and producer; Nancy Ajram (born 1983), a Lebanese pop singer and dancer.

Names Related to Nancy

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