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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.”

Old French · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#10,262
TrendVintage
Peak year1970
Syllables2
OriginOld French
LanguageEnglish
CultureEnglish-speaking
Letters5
Numerology9 Chaldean 5
Global rank#63,093

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

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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