US Popularity:12503
Origin:Welsh
Other Origin(s):Hebrew
Meaning:Favor, grace; Chaste
As a form of the Welsh Nancy, Nancey stands proud as an independent title in its own right but actually began life as a nickname. Inspired by the feminine name Annis during the Medieval era, Nancey comes from the endearment “mine ancy” and means “chaste” from Greek Agnes and “grace” or “favor” from Hebrew Anna. Made famous by retro characters like detective Nancy Drew and Stranger Things' Nancy Wheeler, Nancey with an “e” nods to a renowned timeless classic.

Nancey Name Popularity Data

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2007
#30588
in 2007
- 11563
from 1992
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