Fanie
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #38,584
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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English literary origin
"little Dorrit (literary nickname)"
#38,574 in US
Latin/Greek origin
"from Crete, the island"
#38,752 in US
Latin origin
"nourishing, kind"
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Aramaic origin
"twin"
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About the Name Fanie
Fanie is a girl name .
Fanie is currently ranked #38,584 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Fanie include Fan, Fay, Faie, and Fankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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