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    Nancy

    Discover the meaning and origin of the name Nancy

    Nancy

    Unisex
    english
    2 syllables

    Nancy is an english unisex name meaning "Gracious; grace; variant of anne: favor; grace".

    With english roots, Nancy is a unisex name that means "Gracious; grace; variant of anne: favor; grace". It has 2 syllables.

    Origin
    english
    Gender
    Unisex
    Syllables
    2

    Meaning compiled from public name lists.

    Meaning

    Gracious; grace; variant of anne: favor; grace

    Popularity

    Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

    Quick answers about Nancy

    Very rare in US records

    What does Nancy mean?

    Nancy is a unisex name of english origin meaning "Gracious; grace; variant of anne: favor; grace".

    Is Nancy a rare name?

    Yes. Nancy does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

    Brother names that go with Nancy

    MasonJacksonCarterWyattTylerGrayson

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    Names with a similar meaning to Nancy

    Nancy means "Gracious; grace; variant of anne: favor; grace" — these names share that spirit.

    • Grace — "Grace" (latin)
    • Hannah — "Grace, favour" (hebrew)
    • John — "God is gracious" (hebrew)
    • Anna — "Grace, favour" (hebrew)
    • Mila — "Gracious, dear" (slavic)
    • Evan — "God is gracious" (welsh)
    • Jack — "God is gracious" (english)

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