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Origin: Welsh

Meaning: Favor, grace; Chaste

As a form of the Welsh Nancy, Nancey stands proud as an independent title in its own right but actually began life as a nickname. Inspired by the feminine name Annis during the Medieval era, Nancey comes from the endearment “mine ancy” and means “chaste” from Greek Agnes and “grace” or “favor” from Hebrew Anna. Made famous by retro characters like detective Nancy Drew and Stranger Things' Nancy Wheeler, Nancey with an “e” nods to a renowned timeless classic.