Female Name
Nannie
ˈnæn.i
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
black history
civil rights
composers
currently out of the US top 1000
diminutives
educators
ends in -ie
James Joyce characters
jazz
murderers
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
29/100
classic80%
informal120%
common100%
wholesome80%
delicate100%
simple140%
comedic140%
Meaning & Etymology
Nannie is a diminutive form of the name Anne, which itself is derived from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor'. The name Nannie has been used historically as a term of endearment and has been associated with notable figures in various fields, including education, literature, and sports.
Etymology
Original Form:
Anne
Evolution:
Diminutive form of Anne, evolving into Nannie as a term of endearment.
Source:
Historical usage and linguistic studies on diminutive forms in English.