Fancie
English · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Fancie
The name 'Fancie' is a variant of 'Fancy,' derived from the Middle English word *fantsy* (meaning "imagination" or "liking"), ultimately from the Greek *phantasia* ("appearance, imagination"), and thus carries the meaning of "whimsical" or "imaginative." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States, as a modern, creative given name with no notable historical or religious significance, emerging in the late 20th century as a unique spelling.
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Etymology
The name 'Fancie' is a variant of 'Fancy,' derived from the Middle English word *fantsy* (meaning "imagination" or "liking"), ultimately from the Greek *phantasia* ("appearance, imagination"), and thus carries the meaning of "whimsical" or "imaginative." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States, as a modern, creative given name with no notable historical or religious significance, emerging in the late 20th century as a unique spelling.
Fancie currently ranks #11,973 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1991.
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