Nancy Name Origin
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American (English) 70% -
British (English) 20%
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Canadian (English) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Nancy
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
Name Origin
The name Nancy is of English origin, originally a diminutive form of Ann or Anne, which itself derives from the Hebrew name Hannah meaning 'grace' or 'favor'. It became popular as an independent given name in English-speaking countries.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Nancy each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).