Fanny Name Meaning
The name Fanny comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Fanny below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Fanny Name Meaning
English, French, SpanishDiminutive of FRANCES, FRANÇOISE or STÉPHANIE. In the English-speaking world this has been a vulgar slang word since the late 19th century, and the name has subsequently dropped out of common use.
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What does the name Fanny mean?
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