Nancy
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Popularity
#921
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
1,007,116
Peak Year
#32,502 in 1947
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Originally a diminutive of Ann, from the Hebrew name *Hannah*, meaning 'grace'. Became an independent name.
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Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Nancy Reagan
Former First Lady of the United States
Nancy Drew
Fictional teenage detective in mystery books
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