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Nanny Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "nanny" is "grace", and is used often for "girls".

Name
nanny
Meaning
grace
Pronunciation
nan-ee
Used for
girls
Syllables
2

Nanny Name Details

The name Nanny is a diminutive form of the name Anne, which is derived from the Hebrew name Hannah meaning 'grace' or 'favor'. Nanny has primarily been used as a nickname or a familiar form of Anne or Nancy. It gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 18th and 19th centuries.

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Kinana (ki-NAH-nah)
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Vihari (vi-ha-ree)
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Shyamak (shyuh-mak)
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Tabbatha (tuh-BATH-uh)
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Yahyah (yah-YAH)
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Utaybah (oo-TAY-bah)
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Paulesh (POW-lesh)
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Swaraja (swa-ra-ja)
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Tanokha (tuh-NO-kah)
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Baryal (buh-RY-uhl)
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Fajmat (FAHJ-mat)
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Suzi (SOO-zee)