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Fanny

FAN-ee

Popularity

#5182

falling

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

Latin

Total Births

9,635

Peak Year

#241 in 1916

First Recorded

1880

Style

Vintage, Cute & Playful

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Fanny is a diminutive of Frances, which is of Latin origin, derived from Franciscus, meaning "Frenchman" or "free man."

Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Fanny Brice

    American comedienne, singer, theatre and film actress

Spelling Variations

Personality Traits

cheerfulfriendlycreativeoptimistic

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