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Nancy

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Meaning and origin
Nancy is a Hebrew girl name. The meaning of the name is `full of grace `.

Where is it used?
The name Nancy is mainly used in English.

How do they say it elsewhere?
Nanaea (In Near Eastern Mythology)

In combination with other names:
In English: Marian (F)
In English: Annmarie (F)

If it's too long people might use
In English: Nan

See also
In Scottish: Nandag (F)
In French, English and in German: Anne
In English (Modern): Deeann
In English (Modern): Leann
In English: Luann
In English: Leeann
In English: Nannie
In English: Ann (F)

What Nancy`s say about their name

The best thing about the name Nancy:
everygal wana ansa nancy cos its a v unique name nancys are v vibrant wit life
The worst thing about the name:
its ova popular makin it an old n common name
If my name wasn`t Nancy....:
i dnt kw wat i wuld hv don bt i dnt regret hvin dis name
Extra information:
ya i wuld lv 2 gv my 4st daughter d name cos i kw she wuld be graceful just lyk me.
The best thing about the name Nancy:
It was my grandmother's name
The worst thing about the name:
Being teased and called nanny goat
If my name wasn`t Nancy....:
I wouldnt know because i would be called another name
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Nancy:
its an awesome name its has a great thing in it
The worst thing about the name:
people cant pronunce it correctly
If my name wasn`t Nancy....:
janu
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Nancy:
το οτι ειναι σπανιο κ ωραιο.
The worst thing about the name:
δν ξερω...
If my name wasn`t Nancy....:
τοτε θα ηταν αθανασια.
Extra information:
τπτ δν ειναι τυχαιο στν ζωη.ακομα κ τα ονοματα.μου αρεσει τ ονομα μ γιατι ειναι προτοτυπο.
The best thing about the name Nancy:
το οτι ειναι σπανιο κ ωραιο.
The worst thing about the name:
δν ξερω...
If my name wasn`t Nancy....:
τοτε θα ηταν αθανασια.
Extra information:
τπτ δν ειναι τυχαιο στν ζωη.ακομα κ τα ονοματα.
The best thing about the name Nancy:
its lovely and ver cutie name
The worst thing about the name:
people don,t know how to write it properly. other write nance, nans
If my name wasn`t Nancy....:
i would blame ma parents bt i would called queen
Extra information:
i LOVE MY NAME XOOOO MUCH
The best thing about the name Nancy:
Meaning of Nancy is full of grace given by God
The worst thing about the name:
Others calling as Boncy
If my name wasn`t Nancy....:
I will be called as Beulah
Extra information:
Nothing
The best thing about the name Nancy:
Nancy's are graceful,understanding and lovely
The worst thing about the name:
Nothing its unique
If my name wasn`t Nancy....:
I would be called Bravo imagine that
Extra information:
Nancy's are unique and special
The best thing about the name Nancy:
it's originial
The worst thing about the name:
when a grandchild tries to pronounce it & u say isn't that cute! trying to say nana
If my name wasn`t Nancy....:

Extra information:
i find your name put's u in an age brackey
The best thing about the name Nancy:
the persons whose name is nancy are really filled with grace
The worst thing about the name:
it is too short thougth it is sweet
If my name wasn`t Nancy....:
it would be darthy
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Nancy:
I live in Croatia and I'm maybe one of ten girls in the whole country who have that name xD
The worst thing about the name:
A lot of people doesn't write it properly.They write nenci,nanci etc.
If my name wasn`t Nancy....:
I would be sad :)
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Nancy:
My Dad named me before I was adopted! It's a unique name even at my age!
The worst thing about the name:
Hhhhmmmmm? Being teased while Nancy Regan was first lady.
If my name wasn`t Nancy....:
birhtmom wou;d have named me nichole? NANCY is much better
Extra information:
Nancy is just uncommon enough (yet not wierd) that in public someone says your name and you are the only one looking!
The best thing about the name Nancy:
Namcy souds unique especially in my country
The worst thing about the name:
We are to quite
If my name wasn`t Nancy....:
Hmmmm lost
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Nancy:
It's derived from a lot of other names.
The worst thing about the name:
It could be misspelled as Nancey with an e.
If my name wasn`t Nancy....:
I would feel weird.
Extra information:
I was named after Nancy Reagan :)
The best thing about the name Nancy:
Not many people my age have this name.
The worst thing about the name:
It's kind of an old name.
If my name wasn`t Nancy....:
I wouldn't be me.
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Nancy:
Sweet and Lively girl.
The worst thing about the name:
People will abuse your name and make fun using nickname
If my name wasn`t Nancy....:
There is one less graceful girl in the world.
Extra information:
A lovely girl with a nice heart (: Pretty
The best thing about the name Nancy:
It's a family name.
The worst thing about the name:
It rhymes with other words.
If my name wasn`t Nancy....:
It wuold be Kitty because I adore cats.
Extra information:
My grandmothers were Nancy and Elizabeth. I am Nancy Elizabeth. Never met Grandmom Nancy.
The best thing about the name Nancy:
Its too short, cool, n fancy...n ppl in india get a +ve thot on it seeming its too modern n hav a braodlook towards lyf
The worst thing about the name:
derz nothing worst....
If my name wasn`t Nancy....:
ohh ghosh i cannot think of it even...
Extra information:
i really thank my bua 4 it very much....
The best thing about the name Nancy:
It's short, sweet and sexy. Has a ringing sound to it. Love to hear my 3yr old say it.
The worst thing about the name:
People call me Nan, Nano or anancy.
If my name wasn`t Nancy....:

Extra information:
The best thing about the name Nancy:
its sweet, lovely, great meaning, and its unique
The worst thing about the name:
easy to say
If my name wasn`t Nancy....:
i would be called Stafani
Extra information:
nancy its a great name.
The best thing about the name Nancy:
DIFFERENT UNIQUE
The worst thing about the name:
WHEN LITTLE KIDS SAY NASTY INSTEAD OF NANCY
If my name wasn`t Nancy....:
IT WOULD B SCHEIGATOR......GO FIGURE
Extra information:
DONT CALL ME NAN NAN
The best thing about the name Nancy:
The meaning and it's easy
The worst thing about the name:
Fancy Nancy's Pantsies. (but any name can be made fun of)
If my name wasn`t Nancy....:
It would be Anne Elizabeth. That was to be my name originally until Dad ran and changed it to his favourite aunt's! lol...
Extra information:
Nope
The best thing about the name Nancy:
de meaning is de best tin abt it
The worst thing about the name:
none dt i kno
If my name wasn`t Nancy....:
it wil be grace or favour
Extra information:
i love my name n God bless de woman dt named me Nancy
The best thing about the name Nancy:
de meaning is de best tin abt it
The worst thing about the name:
none dt i kno
If my name wasn`t Nancy....:
it wil be grace or favour
Extra information:
i love my name n God de woman dt named me Nancy
The best thing about the name Nancy:
As i am a nancy ,i thank my parents. it's stylish and spells gracious
The worst thing about the name:
nothing
If my name wasn`t Nancy....:
so boring
Extra information:
Nancys are attractive in aruppukottai
The best thing about the name Nancy:
easy to call always rocks...
The worst thing about the name:
nothing at ol
If my name wasn`t Nancy....:
i feel for it
Extra information:
fantastic and great name we ll achieve som thing in this world
The best thing about the name Nancy:
Everybody likes this name too much when hear,it is very pretty name
The worst thing about the name:
Nothing
If my name wasn`t Nancy....:
I feel it is the best name for me than any other ,i feel good in telling my name
Extra information:
Always feel proud of name given to u by ur family
The best thing about the name Nancy:
Everybody likes this name too much when hear,it is very pretty name
The worst thing about the name:
Nothing
If my name wasn`t Nancy....:
I feel it is the best name for me than any other ,i feel good in telling my name
Extra information:
Always feel proud of name given to u by ur family
The best thing about the name Nancy:
bcoz it,s soundly vry sweetly
The worst thing about the name:
nothing at all...
If my name wasn`t Nancy....:
maybe i could hane the name suhana,ragini etc...but still i like nancy
Extra information:
im proud to be a nancy
The best thing about the name Nancy:
Now and days its not a popular name... It's unique... It took me a long time to like my name
The worst thing about the name:
Nothing... I like the name calling...LOL
If my name wasn`t Nancy....:
Tricky question...Lol... If my name wasn't Nancy it would be ummm I think I was destined to be a Nancy
Extra information:
I'm a Nancy Jr... My mom is also a Nancy. When people meet me they always surprise that my name is Nancy they say I look like a Sasha...LOL
The best thing about the name Nancy:
Not popular now and days
The worst thing about the name:
Nothing
If my name wasn`t Nancy....:
Tricky question....Lol. I took a long time for me to like my name.. I love it but if I had to choose another it would be I was destined to be a Nancy
Extra information:
Im a Nancy Jr.... My Mom is also a Nancy
The best thing about the name Nancy:
Not popular now and days
The worst thing about the name:
Nothing
If my name wasn`t Nancy....:
Tricky question....Lol. I took a long time for me to like my name.. I love it but if I had to choose another it would be I was destined to be a Nancy
Extra information:
Im a Nancy Jr.... My Mom is also a Nancy
The best thing about the name Nancy:
easy to say
The worst thing about the name:
too short
If my name wasn`t Nancy....:
chie
Extra information:
full of grace
The best thing about the name Nancy:
bcz its different from other names...n i luv my name sooo much.
The worst thing about the name:
nothying........
If my name wasn`t Nancy....:
nancy suits me d best ...nopother name could suit me well.....
Extra information:
awesome name
The best thing about the name Nancy:
its easy to say
The worst thing about the name:
nothing
If my name wasn`t Nancy....:
it will no matter
Extra information:
no
The best thing about the name Nancy:
its brief and unique
The worst thing about the name:
nothing
If my name wasn`t Nancy....:
it would be phylis
Extra information:
no
The best thing about the name Nancy:
It's not a common name.
The worst thing about the name:
It sounds old fashion.
If my name wasn`t Nancy....:
i would like the name violet.
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Nancy:
the best thing about the name Nancy is that it is short and people can remember it b/cuz hardly anyone has that name (:
The worst thing about the name:
There is nothing bad about the name nancy
If my name wasn`t Nancy....:
if my name wasnt nancy i would of liked it to be Stephani!
Extra information:
Nancy is a good name because you always can find custom tihngs with the letter N :D
The best thing about the name Nancy:
nothing
The worst thing about the name:
many girls named Nancy
If my name wasn`t Nancy....:
I would like to be called
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Nancy:
i love the name nancy bcoz tats the 1st word which i heard my wife
The worst thing about the name:
idiots commenting bad about the name
If my name wasn`t Nancy....:
nothing wud hav happened.i wud hav changed my name
Extra information:
am proud to be nancy.
The best thing about the name Nancy:
I live in Egypt.. Here, the name nancy is only for classy, sassy, pampered girls.. No matter how a girl looks like, if her name is nancy, everybody around gets impressed!! :D
The worst thing about the name:
Nothing at All..
If my name wasn`t Nancy....:
maybe I could have opted for Chantal or Shouikar... But Nancy is still far much better
Extra information:
I'm proud to be Nancy.. It's one of my main strong points up here :D
The best thing about the name Nancy:
nancy is a beautiful name and my grandma that i never met was nancy
The worst thing about the name:
everything is awesome about the name nancy so i cant write in this box
If my name wasn`t Nancy....:
i wouldn't want to be named anything!
Extra information:
nancy is probably the best name i can think of
The best thing about the name Nancy:
it's a pretty name,and a unique one too!!
The worst thing about the name:
well it used to be the teasing but then I got my niece and I don't mind it at all when she teases me!!!!
If my name wasn`t Nancy....:
Rebecca
Extra information:
Nancy is my middle name, only my family and family friends are allowed to use it
The best thing about the name Nancy:
I like my name coz my mother gave it to me so we should accept that...
The worst thing about the name:

If my name wasn`t Nancy....:

Extra information:
The best thing about the name Nancy:
I was born during the peak of it's use and I haven't know many other Nancy's other than from that period. I loved that a town in France has that name.
The worst thing about the name:
I was named for my mother's sister who died in early childhood, so it made my grandma sad to say my name, and my mother resentful (she was caring for her sister when she died).
If my name wasn`t Nancy....:
I use Maggie as a pseudonym sometimes
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Nancy:
...It means Full Of Grace!...
The worst thing about the name:
Other people give you some nick name for part of your name, like: Fancy, Nancy, Pancy! :P
If my name wasn`t Nancy....:
...I would like to be named Victoria!...
Extra information:
...There's a lot of girls Named Nancy! I would definitely want a new Name like Victoria!...
The best thing about the name Nancy:
I like it, becuz of it's meaning and it is a pretty name
The worst thing about the name:
My name in this little line a person made up Nancy Wancy wee-ed in her pancy or something like that
If my name wasn`t Nancy....:
I'd like a name that would match my look or my personlatily
Extra information:
Best name i had?
The best thing about the name Nancy:
i like my name, is sweeet
The worst thing about the name:
i cant think of any
If my name wasn`t Nancy....:
i like Rachel
Extra information:
i like nancy means 'full of grace'
The best thing about the name Nancy:
It is a short name and it is very femenine
The worst thing about the name:
It is used in older generations... old name, and of course, THE NAME CALLING!! Too easy to mock!
If my name wasn`t Nancy....:
Something more classic like Victoria or Sarah
Extra information:
Children can be cruel, Growing up with my name 'Nancy' was very hard!!
The best thing about the name Nancy:
it is a beautifUl name
The worst thing about the name:
people call you nicknames
If my name wasn`t Nancy....:
couldn't be called nancy pancy and ganzo
Extra information:
i like my name
The best thing about the name Nancy:
its short and not alot of people are named nancy
The worst thing about the name:
the nick names
If my name wasn`t Nancy....:
.....
Extra information:
I hated my name at first but as I grew up i relized.... its pretty nice.
The best thing about the name Nancy:
NOTHING
The worst thing about the name:
Name calling
If my name wasn`t Nancy....:
i wish my name was not Nancy.
Extra information:
I HATE MY NAME!!!
The best thing about the name Nancy:
NOTHING
The worst thing about the name:
Name calling
If my name wasn`t Nancy....:
i wish my name was not Nancy.
Extra information:
I HATE MY NAME!!!
The best thing about the name Nancy:
it totally describes my personality and its the best name in the world period!!!!
The worst thing about the name:
being call nancy wancy fancy pancy nasty naughty and so on but its funny too:)
If my name wasn`t Nancy....:
ohhhhh gosh i could not imagine another name!!!
Extra information:
nancy it means grace sympathetic and generous,are naturally talkative, and selfish lol
The best thing about the name Nancy:
its rear
The worst thing about the name:
people call you nanna
If my name wasn`t Nancy....:
not that i know of
Extra information:
ill just have to live with it
The best thing about the name Nancy:
its short not worn out still new and pretty
The worst thing about the name:
absoulutly nothing
If my name wasn`t Nancy....:
could not have been called fancy nancy
Extra information:
my favorite thing is part of my name..preg.nancy
The best thing about the name Nancy:
It's a very pretty and simple name.
The worst thing about the name:
Being called Nancy Pansy Fancy.
If my name wasn`t Nancy....:
Everything. My name total describes me.
Extra information:

More `Nancy` links
Nancy as abbreviation
Actors named Nancy
Nancy in the encyclopedia

Statistics for Nancy

Nancy appears in 2007`s top-1000 name list at rank 363. In the last 128 years Nancy has occupied a spot in the top 1000 without interruptions. The name reached the top-100 9 times and reached the top-10 2 times. 1950 was a `top year` for the name Nancy. (Based on 128 years of name history) In that year it ranked #6. Our records go back to 1880

Year	Rank	Rank
2007	363
2006	325
2005	318
2004	289
2003	268
2002	233
2001	225
2000	233
1999	227
1998	208
1997	196
1996	172
1995	160
1994	148
1993	156
1992	143
1991	125
1990	131
1980	111
1970	50
1960	15
1950	6
1940	7
1930	24
1920	95
1910	105
1900	99
1890	84
1880	62