Fanny
Meaning of Fanny
The name Fanny, pronounced as FAN-ee (/ˈfæni/), is a charming and classic choice for a baby girl. It originates from the Latin name Frances, which means "free" or "from France." Over time, Fanny has also become a diminutive form of Francine. While its popularity in the United States has fluctuated significantly over the years, it was especially common in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Despite its decline in recent decades, with occurrences ranging from 19 to 51 per year since 2000, Fanny remains an endearing option for parents seeking a vintage and timeless name. Its historical roots and association with freedom lend it a sense of dignity and grace that continues to appeal to many.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as FAN-ee (/ˈfæni/)
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Notable People Named Fanny
| Fanny Crosby - Fanny J. Crosby, also known as Frances Jane van Alstyne, was a prolific American hymnist, poet, and composer, known for writing over 8,000 hymns and gospel songs, with more than 100 million copies printed. |
| Fanny Brawne - Frances "Fanny" Brawne Lindon is best known as the fiancée and muse to English Romantic poet John Keats, inspiring some of his most famous works. |
| Fanny Blankers-Koen, a Dutch track and field athlete, gained fame for winning four gold medals at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London as a 30-year-old mother of two. |
| Fanny Brice, also known as Fannie Brice, was a renowned American comedian, singer, and actress, famous for creating and starring in The Baby Snooks Show. |
| Fanny Efimovna Kaplan was a Russian Socialist-Revolutionary known for her failed assassination attempt on Vladimir Lenin, leading to her arrest and execution by the Cheka in 1918. |
| Fanny Murray, an 18th-century English courtesan and a prominent figure of her time, rose from destitution to wealth and fame before settling into a life of "respectable prosperity." |
| Fanny Ronalds - Mary Frances Ronalds was an American socialite and amateur singer known for her affair with composer Arthur Sullivan and her musical salons in London during the late 19th century. |
| Fanny Fitzwilliam - Frances "Fanny" Elizabeth Fitzwilliam was a notable English actress. |
| Fanny Rask - Fanny Victoria Camia Rask is a Swedish ice hockey forward and member of the Swedish national team, known for her extensive international experience and participation in the Winter Olympic Games and IIHF Women's World Championships. |
| Fanny Duberly - Frances Isabella Duberly was an English soldier's wife who wrote a journal of her experiences during the Crimean War and the Indian Rebellion of 1857, which was later published as "Journal Kept During the Russian War." |
| Fanny Young Cory was a pioneering cartoonist and book illustrator, famous for her comic strips Sonnysayings and Little Miss Muffet, and she was one of the first female syndicated cartoonists in America. |
| Dame Fanny Waterman was a renowned British pianist and academic piano teacher, best known as the founder of the Leeds International Piano Competition and president of the Harrogate International Music Festival. |
| Fanny Durack - Sarah Frances "Fanny" Durack, also known as Fanny Gately, was a prominent Australian competition swimmer, dominating the sport from 1910 to 1918. |
| Fanny Wilson - Fanny (Fannie) Wilson disguised herself as a man to enlist in the Union Army during the U.S. Civil War, alongside her friend Nellie Graves. |
| Fanny G. Hazlett - Frances Ann "Fanny" Gore Hazlett was a prominent pioneer woman in Nevada. |
