What Does the Name Nan Mean

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The name Nan comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Nan below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.

Nan Name Meaning

EnglishOriginally a diminutive of ANN. It may have originated with the affectionate phrase mine Ann, which was later reinterpreted as my Nan. It is now also used as a short form of NANCY.

Origin: EnglishGender: Girl
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1 Noora
2 Nimue
3 Nes
4 Nesta
5 Nyah
6 Nanny
7 Nawal
8 Nuan
9 Naida
10 Neja
11 Nyssa
12 Nonna
13 Nuray
14 Norah
15 Neves
16 Nahia
17 Naomh
18 Ni̇da
19 Nella
20 Naoko
21 Nikol
22 Nadja
23 Nilda
24 Nancy
25 Nydia
26 Noèle
27 Nura
28 Nili
29 Naz
30 Nelle
31 Norma
32 Nelly
33 Nitza
34 Natia
35 No'ah
36 Nena
37 Naďa
38 Nimat
39 Ngozi
40 Nuha
41 Nneka
42 Ning
43 Nou
44 Nuru
45 Nerea
46 Nadra
47 Nour
48 Nest
49 Nell
50 Nine
51 Njála
52 Nike
53 Nelda
54 Naira
55 Noya
56 Nhung
57 Nurit
58 Noga
59 Nele
60 Niina
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