♀ Name Nancy

Q: Where does the name Nancy come from?

The name Nancy was originally a contraction of 'mine Ancy'. Ancy was a nickname for Annis, a Medieval English variation of Agnes. As time goes by, Nancy was considered as a diminutive of Anne or Ann.

Q: What does the name Nancy mean?

Nancy means 'chaste', 'sacred' or 'lamb' (from Agnes) and 'grace' or 'favor' (from Anne or Ann).

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Nancy is a ♀ girl name.

Where does the name Nancy come from?

The name Nancy was originally a contraction of “mine Ancy”. Ancy was a nickname for Annis, a Medieval English variation of Agnes. As time goes by, Nancy was considered as a diminutive of Anne or Ann.

What does the name Nancy mean?

Nancy means “chaste”, “sacred” or “lamb” (from Agnes) and “grace” or “favor” (from Anne or Ann).

Pronunciation of Nancy

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Popularity of the name Nancy

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