Nan
Meaning of Nan
Nan is a female name with English origins. It is pronounced as "nan" (/næn/). This charming name has a variation in Nancy. Nan has been given to baby girls for many years, with data available from as early as 1910. While its popularity has fluctuated over the decades, Nan has remained a consistent choice for parents seeking a timeless and classic name for their daughters. Its associations include qualities such as simplicity, warmth, and familiarity. Whether you prefer the shorter and sweet Nan or the longer and more formal Nancy, this name is sure to bring a sense of charm to your little one's life.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as nan (/næn/)
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Notable People Named Nan
| Nan Goldin - Nancy Goldin is an American photographer and activist known for her exploration of LGBT subcultures, intimacy, the HIV/AIDS crisis, and the opioid epidemic, with her most notable work being The Ballad of Sexual Dependency (1986). |
| Nan Qi, a Chinese artist based in Beijing, is renowned for his "halo dot" paintings that blend traditional Chinese ink painting with modern technology to produce a "Ben-Day" dot effect. |
| Nan Shepherd - Anna "Nan" Shepherd was a Scottish Modernist writer and poet, best known for her mountain memoir, The Living Mountain, and her novels set in Northern Scotland, with a focus on the landscape and weather of the area. |
| Nan Triveni Achnas is a renowned Indonesian film director. |
| Nan Britton - Nanna Popham Britton was an American secretary known for her relationship with Warren G. Harding, the 29th President of the United States, and her daughter Elizabeth, whose paternity was confirmed by DNA testing in 2015. |
| Nan Kempner was a renowned New York City socialite known for her impeccable fashion sense and philanthropic endeavors. |
| Nan A. Talese - Nan Talese is a retired American editor and publishing industry veteran known for her work with authors like Pat Conroy, Ian McEwan, and Peter Ackroyd. |
| Nan Dunbar, a renowned Fellow and Tutor in Classics at Somerville College, Oxford, gained recognition for her 1995 edition of Aristophanes' The Birds. |
| Nan Bentzen Skille - Nan Helene Bentzen Skille is the founder of The Sigrid Undset Society and author of the first English biography of Nobel Prize Laureate Sigrid Undset, with a Masters in English Literature. |
| Nan Ino Cooper, 10th Baroness Lucas and 6th Lady Dingwall, was a notable British nurse and educator. |
| Nancy Henderson Ryan, also known as Nan Ryan, was a renowned American writer of romance novels. |
| Nan Zhang is an American actress and model known for her role as Kati Farkas in the TV show Gossip Girl. |
