Girl
Nan
NAN
Rare & Uncommon ✦ Vintage
✦ Meaning
“Short form of Nancy/Nanette from Hebrew 'Hannah,' meaning 'grace.' In British culture, 'nan' is affectionate for grandmother, giving it warm, approachable charm.”
Popularity Over Time
Nan is not currently in the US top 1000.
Origin
Hebrew
Syllables
1
Style
VintageMinimalPlayfulSoft
Famous Bearers
- Nan Martin (actress)
- Nan Goldin (photographer)
People Also Ask
Short form of Nancy/Nanette from Hebrew 'Hannah,' meaning 'grace.' In British culture, 'nan' is affectionate for grandmother, giving it warm, approachable charm.
Nan is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. It's making a comeback as part of the vintage name wave.
Nan works beautifully as a full name and does not lend itself to an obvious short form. Most parents see that as a feature.
Names that pair beautifully with Nan include Leo, Ivy.