Tancy
Old French · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Tancy
Tancy is a diminutive or variant form of the name Tansy, which derives from the Old French "tanaisie," referring to the tansy plant (Tanacetum vulgare), a flowering herb historically used in medieval medicine and folklore.
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Etymology
Tancy is a diminutive or variant form of the name Tansy, which derives from the Old French "tanaisie," referring to the tansy plant (Tanacetum vulgare), a flowering herb historically used in medieval medicine and folklore. The name has primarily been used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Britain and America, with occasional use in Christian contexts, though it lacks significant historical prominence or notable bearers.
Tancy currently ranks #10,262 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1970.
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