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   nancy

   /ˈnansi/

   noun

   • 1. a gay man.
   • ▪ a timid, affected, or overly fastidious man.

   adjective

   • 1. timid, affected, or overly fastidious (typically used of a man).

   Word Origin late 19th century: female given name, originally a famiilar form of the name Ann.

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   What does Nancy mean in English?

   • Nancy is an English language given name for women. The name Nancy was originally a diminutive form of Annis, a medieval English vernacular form of Agnes. In some English dialects, "mine" was used instead of "my" and "Mine Ancy" eventually became Nancy. The name was also later used as an English diminutive of Anne or Ann.

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   Is Nancy a real name?

   • Nancy Drew is a fictional bearer of the name. Nancy is an English language given name for women. The name Nancy was originally a diminutive form of Annis, a medieval English vernacular form of Agnes. In some English dialects, "mine" was used instead of "my" and "Mine Ancy" eventually became Nancy.

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   How is the baby name Nancy pronounced?

   • [ 2 syll. nan - cy, na - ncy ] The baby girl name Nancy is pronounced as N AE NSiy- †. Nancy is largely used in English and Dutch, and it is derived from Hebrew origins. The name is of uncertain origin.

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   Who are some famous people with the name Nancy?

   • Some famous people with the name Nancy include Lebanese singer Nancy Ajram, Greek singer Nancy Alexiadi, and American actresses Nancy Allen and Nancy Drew. In summary, the name Nancy has a rich history and meaning. It originated as a diminutive of Annis in Medieval English and has since been used as a diminutive of Ann.

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   Is Nancy a French name?

   • On the other hand, it may also be a diminutive of the name Ann whose origin is in the french version of Anna, Anne. Additionally, Nancy is also associated with Anne and may refer to Saint Anne, the traditional name of the mother of the Virgin Mary. It is also the name of a city in France’s Lorraine region.

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   Is Nancy a German name?

   • Nancy is also an English pet form of the name Hannah (English, French, German, Hebrew, and Yiddish) as well as an English pet form of Anna. Nancy is also a pet form of the name Anne (English, French, German, and Scandinavian). The name Nancy is widely used; it has 38 variant transcriptions that are used in English and other languages.

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   Nancy is an English language given name for women. The name Nancy was originally a diminutive form of Annis, a medieval English vernacular form of Agnes. In some English dialects, "mine" was used instead of "my" and "Mine Ancy" eventually became Nancy. The name was also later used as an English diminutive of Anne or Ann. It has been used as an ...

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   Feb 12, 2018 · Meaning & History. Previously a medieval diminutive of Annis, though since the 18th century it has been a diminutive of Ann. It is now usually regarded as an independent name. During the 20th century it became very popular in the United States.

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   • Nancy Popularity. 997 US 2022. 259 Nameberry 2024. 65 England 2021. 325 Mexico 2021.
   • 20 Names Similar to Nancy. These 20 names were selected by our users that were looking for other names like Nancy. Susan. Nellie. Joan. Betsy. Martha. Peggy. Marilyn.
   • Famous People Named Nancy. Nancy Hanks Lincoln mother of Abraham Lincoln. Nancy Davis Reagan (born Anne Frances Robbins)U.S. First Lady as wife of President Ronald Reagan.
   • Nancy in Pop Culture. Nancy Botwin main character on TV's "Weeds" Nancy Drew mystery series created by Carolyn Keene and its main character. Nancy character in Dickens' "Oliver Twist"

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   Nancy is a traditionally feminine name meaning "favor," or "grace." It has Hebrew and French roots and was introduced to England in the 1200s as a nickname for Anne or Ancy (the latter...

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   Sep 3, 2023 · Nancy is a feminine given name with a rich history and meaning. The name has its roots in Medieval English, where it was originally a diminutive of Annis. However, since the 18th century, it has been used as a diminutive of Ann and is now usually regarded as an independent name.

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   May 7, 2024 · The name Nancy is an English name with Latin and French origins. It may be a derivative of the Latin name Anna , taken from the Hebrew word Hannah which means ‘ grace ,’ ‘ favor ,’ or ‘beautiful.’

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   Nancy. [ 2 syll. nan - cy, na - ncy ] The baby girl name Nancy is pronounced as N AE NSiy- †. Nancy is largely used in English and Dutch, and it is derived from Hebrew origins. The name is of uncertain origin.