Nannie
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,728
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Nannie is also used as a girl name, ranked #39037.
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Celtic origin
"from the alder grove"
#28,852 in US
Hebrew origin
"God is gracious"
#28,899 in US
Old English origin
"western meadow"
#28,619 in US
Celtic origin
"painted, speckled"
#28,736 in US
Cantonese Chinese origin
"sky, firmament"
#28,618 in US
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About the Name Nannie
Nannie is a boy name .
Is Nannie a boy or girl name? Nannie is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #28,728 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #39,037. Nannie is more commonly used as a boy name.
Nannie is currently ranked #28,728 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nannie include Nan, Nann, Nanny, Nay, Naie, and Nankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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