Nancy

Name:

Nancy

Pronounced: NAN-see

Variations: None

Origin:

French

Meaning:

Nancy is of French origin and means "grace" or "favor". The name Nancy is derived from the French name Anne, which is derived from the Hebrew name Hannah.

Popularity:

Nancy is a popular name in several European and North American countries, including France, the United States, and Canada. It was particularly popular in the United States in the mid-20th century, but has since declined in popularity.

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Nancy Kerrigan is an American figure skater who won a silver medal at the 1994 Winter Olympics.

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Nancy Pelosi is an American politician who was the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives

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