Female Name
Fannie
ˈfæn.i
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
artists
authors
black history
blues musicians
brand names
candy
civil rights
currently out of the US top 1000
educators
ends in -ie
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
41/100
classic140%
youthful65%
informal65%
natural80%
wholesome65%
refined65%
strange80%
simple160%
comedic65%
Meaning & Etymology
Fannie is a variant of the name Fanny, which is often considered a diminutive of Frances. The name Frances itself originates from the Latin name Franciscus, meaning 'Frenchman' or 'free one'. Fannie has been used as a given name in English-speaking countries, often associated with notable historical figures and cultural references.
Etymology
Original Form:
Fanny
Evolution:
Fannie evolved as a variant of Fanny, which is a diminutive of Frances. The name Frances comes from the Latin Franciscus, meaning 'Frenchman' or 'free one'.
Source:
Historical linguistic records and name etymology studies.