Female Name
Nancy
ˈnæn.si
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
1940s
American Gods characters
Archie Comics characters
aviation
Caillou characters
Charles Dickens characters
chastity
cities
detectives
Dharma and Greg characters
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
70/100
classic140%
natural80%
wholesome120%
refined100%
simple120%
serious65%
Meaning & Etymology
Nancy, originally a medieval diminutive of Annis, evolved in the 18th century to become a diminutive of Ann. It is now recognized as an independent name. The name gained significant popularity in the United States during the 20th century. Additionally, Nancy is the name of a city in the Lorraine region of France, though its origin is distinct from the name's etymology.
Etymology
Original Form:
Annis
Evolution:
From a medieval diminutive of Annis to a diminutive of Ann in the 18th century, now an independent name.
Source:
Historical linguistic evolution