Girl name
Nancy name meaning
“grace, favor”
Nancy is a feminine name meaning grace or favor. It developed in English as a familiar form of Ann, which ultimately comes from the Hebrew name Hannah. Hannah supplies the meaning, while Ann provides the related name through which Nancy developed as an English familiar form.
What does Nancy mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Nancy
Nancy developed as an English familiar form of Ann. Ann ultimately derives from Hebrew Hannah, meaning grace or favor.
Name combinations with Nancy
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Nancy, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Nancy: grace, favor
- Widyanti: knowledgeable
- Agustia: great, venerable
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Meaning of each word
- Nancy: grace, favor
- Ayu: lovely, beautiful
- Muliani: noble, honored
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Nancy Indriana
Meaning of each word
- Nancy: grace, favor
- Indriana: associated with Indra
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Meaning of each word
- Hardianti: mountain
- Nancy: grace, favor
- Decy: December; tenth
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Nancy Murniyati
Meaning of each word
- Nancy: grace, favor
- Murniyati: pure, unmixed
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Meaning of each word
- Nancy: grace, favor
- Sari: essential substance; floral essence
- Mintarsih: asking for love
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How to pronounce Nancy
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦤꦤ꧀ꦕꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮔᮔ᮪ᮎᮤ |
Is Nancy a girl’s name?
Yes, Nancy is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Nancy ranks #551 among girl names in our data sample (18 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Nancy
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Nancy
- Nancy Suryaatmadja · b. 1984
- Nancy Adriani Fangahoy · b. 1986
- Nancy Irein Yecoline · b. 1972
- Nancy Kindangen
- Nancy Mandagie · b. 1997
- Nancy Natalia Raweyai · b. 1980
- Nancy Pangestu
- Nancy Purmiasa · b. 1971
- Nancy Raiza Basik Basik · b. 1996
- Nancy Samola
FAQ about the name Nancy
What is the meaning of Nancy?
Nancy means grace, favor. Nancy developed as an English familiar form of Ann. Ann ultimately derives from Hebrew Hannah, meaning grace or favor.
Is Nancy a girl’s name?
Yes, Nancy is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Nancy?
Nancy is of European and Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Nancy have?
Nancy has 2 syllables (Nan-cy) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Nancy?
Nancy ranks #551 among girl names in our data sample (18 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Nancy?
Some ideas: Nancy Widyanti Agustia; Nancy Ayu Muliani; Nancy Indriana.
Famous people named Nancy?
Notable people named Nancy include Nancy Suryaatmadja, Nancy Adriani Fangahoy, Nancy Irein Yecoline.
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