Nan name meaning
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What does Nan mean?
Persistent and Admired Nan is used mainly in Swedish, Finnish, English, Norwegian and Danish aimed at baby girls has its origin in Gothic and Hebrew, Nan means "Variant of Anne Favor, Gracious, Peace, Voyage, Courage, Form of Anna or Mercy".
Nan is short version of Fernanda. Fernanda is Spanish and Italian cognate of Fernando or. Also Fernanda is Italian and Spanish cognate of Ferdinanda. Fernanda means Peace and Courageous and Peace is of Gothic and German origin.
Nan is short version of Anne. Anne is variation of loved and conifer Ann. Also Anne is variation of cherished and ceaseless Anna. Anne is form of Anna in English and French languages.
Also Anne is Swedish cognate of Anders. Anne is also Norwegian form of Arne. Origin of Darling and Ceaseless Anne is in Hebrew, meaning of Anne is "Mercy, God and Eagle".
Nan is English form of Anna.
How do I pronounce Nan?
You can pronounce the one syllabled name Nan as nan.
Variants of Nan
Nandag, Nancy, Anna, Aenne, Anella, Anki, Hanna, Ans, Aemiliana, Anacarolina, Nainsi, Nanna, Nansina, Nancilee, Anelle, Ankie, Annkristin, Hana, Hanka, Jehanne, Ieuan, Johanan, Jane, Amalia, Amalie, Emily, Amelia
How popular is the name Nan?
Nan is common in United States where over 10268 new-borns have been given the name since 1880. When at its peak in 1883, the moniker grabbed the 336th spot and 255 baby girls were given the name.
Additionally, the given name has been in Nan is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales still in use today. However things change on global perspective, Nan is extremely popular in China where every 1 in 600 have the name.
Also the baby name is popular in Cambodia, Myanmar, India and Hong Kong. As per our estimate, over 2780000 babies have been bestowed Nan around the globe.
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 13527 | 6 |
| 2014 | 13059 | 7 |
| 2004 | 16094 | 5 |
| 2002 | 13592 | 6 |
| 2001 | 15351 | 5 |
| 2000 | 10744 | 8 |
| 1998 | 10122 | 8 |
| 1996 | 10568 | 7 |
| 1994 | 8803 | 9 |
| 1993 | 8049 | 10 |
Facts
Nan in Nordic countries
| Countries | Men | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Name | Secondary Name | First Name | Secondary Name | |
 | 93 | 83 | 45 | 42 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 79 |
 | 24 | 10 | 91 | 75 |
 | 24 | 10 | 28 | 130 |
 | 12 | 0 | 106 | 0 |
Here's what numbers has to say about Nan
You like to believe that whatever we think, we become. You believe in yourself because it's the secret to achieving your aspirations and realize your life goals. You are always open to hearing new opinions and perspectives. You are all about adventure and travel. You are born for so much more than you think. You prefer to listen to your rational mind instead of your emotional side. Reorder your priorities and put work as last.
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- Evie - Used majorly in Danish and Finnish persistent and trendy, Evie is used as a gender-neutral name. It is rooted from Old Greek and Hebrew, Evie means "Alive, Living or Live"
- Samara - Famed Samara came from Hebrew is primarily used in Tamil and Spanish, meaning of Samara is "Result, Guardian or Protected by God or Outlook" is aimed at both boys and girls
- Yaritza means Water Lady is used typically as a unisex name which is specifically used in Portuguese is rooted from Hebrew, Turkish and Tupi
- Nikki - Celebrated and Fashinable Modish unisex name Nikki means "Form of Nicole or Victory of the People" and came from English-American and Old Greek is prevalently used in Oriya, Swedish and Kannada
Famous people named Nan
- Nan Kempner, New York City socialite, famous for dominating society events
- Nan Woods, American actress
- Nan Fairbrother, English writer and lecturer on landscape and land use
- Nan Lin, Oscar L. Tang Family Professor of Sociology of the Trinity College
- Nan Fry, American poet who lived in Washington, DC
- Nan Marriott-Watson, actress and Broadway theatre performer
- Nan Cohen, She was raised
- Nan Kelley, former Miss Mississippi
- Nan Merriman, American operatic mezzo-soprano
- Nan Aye Khine, Burmese weightlifter
- Nan Knighton, American poet, playwright and lyricist
- Nan Cross, South African anti-apartheid and anti-conscription activist
- Nan Goldin, American photographer
- Nan Britton, mistress of Warren G. Harding
- Nan Shepherd, Scottish Modernist writer and poet
- Nan Warshaw, Co-Founder of Bloodshot Records
- Nan Martin, American actress
- Nan Grogan Orrock, Democratic State Senator
- Nan Quan Mama, Taiwanese music group
- Nan Ryan,
- Nan Wood Honeyman, American politician from the state of Oregon
- Nan C. Robertson, American journalist
- Nan Huai-Chin, spiritual teacher of contemporary China
- Nan A. Talese, American editor
- Nan Zhang, American actress and model
- Nan Grey, American film actress
- Nan Rich, American politician
- Nan Chauncy, British-born Australian children's writer
- Nancy Abraham in Paradise Lost 3: Purgatory as Producer
- Nancy Hornback in A Meteorite for the Mantlepiece as Actress
- Nancy Sun in Hector as Actress
- Nancy De Los Santos in Gotta Kick It Up! as Writer
- Nancy Shevell in as
- Nancy Belle Fuller in The Hard Part Begins as Actress
- Nan Triveni Achnas is noted for directing movie Whispering Sands
- In 1915, Nan Christy played the role of Helen Carruthers - a Social Butterfly in action and adventure film The Quest.
- In 1936 comedy movie, The Early Bird, Nan Cullen characterized Mrs. Madill.
- Nan Leslie, from 1946 action and adventure film Sunset Pass, who characterized Jane Preston.
- In 1958, Nan Deng portrayed the role of Yang Zhuang in drama flick Ye zou luo to ling.
- Nan Beal, from 1969 drama film The Line Is Busy, who played N.
Lists having Nan
- Girl names beginning with N
- American Girl Names
- Gothic Girl Names
- Hebrew Girl Names
- Danish Girl Names
- English Girl Names
- Finnish Girl Names
- Norwegian Girl Names
- Swedish Girl Names
- Baby Names that mean Full
- Baby Names that mean Grace
- Baby Names that mean Gracious
- Baby Names that mean Favor
- Baby Names that mean Peace
- Baby Names that mean Courage
- Baby Names that mean Mercy
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Sources
- Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
- Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
- Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames