What Does the Name Nancy Mean

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

Nancy Name Meaning

EnglishPreviously 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...

Origin: EnglishGender: Girl
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1 Nichola
2 Naamah
3 Nemesis
4 Nicole
5 Nuru
6 Neassa
7 Nakato
8 Nell
9 Nurten
10 Natalee
11 Natela
12 Nestan
13 Naďa
14 Nanami
15 Ni̇met
16 Nerida
17 Nóirín
18 Nomusa
19 Nayara
20 Nettie
21 Nova
22 Nelle
23 Nitya
24 Nalani
25 Namrata
26 Nahal
27 Naenia
28 Nives
29 Nanny
30 Nannie
31 Nand
32 Noreen
33 Nephele
34 Nadine
35 Neith
36 Nadi̇ye
37 Nandita
38 Nkechi
39 Neas
40 Nolwenn
41 Ningal
42 Noora
43 Nena
44 Nubia
45 No'ah
46 Nîga
47 Nevenka
48 Ni̇da
49 Nevra
50 Nneka
51 Naila
52 Nesta
53 Noella
54 Nonie
55 Ntombi
56 Nikhila
57 Nirmala
58 Nyah
59 Nadejda
60 Natacha
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