Nance
Meaning of Nance
Nance is a unisex name with English origin. It is pronounced as "nans" (/næns/). The name Nance has variations, with Nancy being the most common one. In terms of popularity in the United States, Nance was given to a handful of babies in the 20th century. Its usage peaked in the 1960s and 1970s, with around 5 to 12 occurrences per year. While not as commonly chosen today, Nance still carries a classic charm.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as nans (/næns/)
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Notable People Named Nance
| Gertrude Lamson, also known as Nance O'Neil or Nancy O'Neil, was a prominent American stage and film actress during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, often referred to as the "American Bernhardt." |
| Nance Legins-Costley, formerly Nance Legins Cox, was the first slave legally freed by attorney Abraham Lincoln in 1841. |
