Fanny

Pronunciation: [ f-AN-ee ]

Girl Name #5,174 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Fanny is a girl name, recorded for 25 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced f-AN-ee.

Parents who love the name Fanny often also consider Fannie, Fay, Faye .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #5,174
Total SSA Count: 25

Alternative Spellings

Fannie #3673

Nicknames

Fan Fay Fanie

Similar Names

Fannie Fay Faye Faith Fay Fate Fayette Fairy

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fanny

Is Fanny a boy or girl name?

Fanny is primarily used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Fanny?

Fanny is pronounced f-AN-ee.

How popular is the name Fanny?

Fanny is currently ranked #5174 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Fanny?

Common nicknames for Fanny include Fan, Fay, and Fanie.

Is Fanny a common or rare name?

Fanny is an uncommon name, ranked #5174 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Fanny

Fanny is a girl name .

Fanny is currently ranked #5,174 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Fanny include Fan, Fay, and Fanie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Fanny include Fannie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.