Nancy as a Female Name
Nancy is most commonly a girl's name.
Parents choosing Nancy for a girl get a name with a clear Hebrew (via English) heritage and a well-established girl's usage. The name Nancy means “grace” and is of Hebrew (via English) origin. Closely related female forms and variants include Ann, Anne, Hannah, Nan, Nance.
For the full etymology, history and popularity of Nancy across all genders, see the complete Nancy name meaning.
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Is Nancy a girl's name?+
Nancy is most commonly a girl's name. It means “grace” and is of Hebrew (via English) origin.
What does Nancy mean?+
Nancy means “grace” and originates from Hebrew (via English).