Nancy

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    Origin:
  • English: Grace; variant of Ann often regarded as an independent name
  • French: Grace; variant of Ann most often regarded as an independent name
Description:
Nancy is a very dignified sounding name that had its moment in the spotlight in the 1950s and 60s and has since had to step aside for more modern names. Perhaps due to its elegant and staid ring, it's also the name of several prolific females in politics including Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and former First Lady Nancy Reagan.
Popularity:
How popular is Nancy? Here's how many babies were named Nancy over time, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Alternate Spellings:
Nancey   •   Nanci   •   Nancie
International Variations:
Nancsi   •   Nusa   •   Nusi
Nicknames:
Nan   •   Nannie
Famous Namesakes:
First Lady Nancy Reagan, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, TV Host Nancy Grace, Figure skater Nancy Kerrigan, TV host Nancy O'Dell
Celebrity Babies:
Daughter of Robert Duvall, Daughter of Frank Sinatra, Daughter of Ross Perot, Daughter of Walter Kronkite
Syllables:
2
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