Nancy

Nancy as a name

Nancy is a female given name that is of English origin. It is derived from the medieval name Annis, which was a diminutive form of the name Agnes. The name Nancy became popular in the 18th century and has remained a common name in English-speaking countries.

Famous people named Nancy include Nancy Reagan, the former First Lady of the United States and wife of President Ronald Reagan; Nancy Pelosi, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives; and Nancy Wilson, the late American singer, songwriter, and guitarist.