Fancy
Pronunciation: [ f-ANS-ee ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Fancy first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 562 babies have been named Fancy in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Fancy is past its peak , currently ranked #8,146 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #8,146
- Total SSA Count
- 14
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About the Name Fancy
Fancy is a girl name .
Fancy is currently ranked #8,146 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Fancy include Fan, Fay, Faie, and Fankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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