Nannie
Meaning of Nannie
Nannie is a female name with English origins. It is pronounced as NAN-ee (/ˈnæni/). Variations of the name include Nanette, Nan, and Nance. Over the years, Nannie has had varying levels of popularity in North Carolina. In recent decades, it has become less common, with only a few occurrences recorded each year. However, in the early 20th century, Nannie was more popular and consistently ranked within the top 100 names for newborn girls. The name Nannie carries a sense of tradition and timeless charm.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as NAN-ee (/ˈnæni/)
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Notable People Named Nannie
| Nannie Helen Burroughs was a prominent educator, orator, civil rights activist, and businesswoman who founded the National Training School for Women and Girls in Washington, DC. |
| Nannie Doss, also known as the Giggling Granny and the Lonely Hearts Killer, was an American serial killer who was responsible for the deaths of 11 people between the 1920s and 1954. |
| Nannie Florence Dryhurst was an Irish writer, translator, activist, and nationalist. |
| Nannie Kelly Wright, also known as Nannie Scott Honshell, was the only known American female ironmaster. |
| Nannie Louise Wright was an accomplished American composer, pianist, and music educator known for her influential roles at Howard-Payne College and Central Methodist University's Swinney Conservatory of Music in Fayette, Missouri. |
