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Name: Fanny
Origin and Meaning of the Name FannyReport incorrect name infoReport incorrect name info

Gender:

Girl

Origin:

Latin

Meaning:

From France

Origin:

French

Meaning:

Free

Pronunciation:

(FAH nee); (FAN ee)   [Guide]

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Miscellaneous Info for Fanny

Categories:

English, French, Nicknames or Pet Names

Used in:

English and French speaking countries

Additional info:

Fanny is a diminutive form of Frances, and so the English equivalent of the French Françoise. Due to its slang meanings in the USA and UK it is rarely found on anyone under the age of about 80.

Popularity Rank of FannyUS top 1000 names since 1880
Popularity Rank Fanny - Rankings by Year
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(Source: U.S. SSA)
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