Nan Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Nan Name at a Glance

Name	Nan
Meaning	Diminutive of Anne: Favour; grace.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Nan Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Nan means “Diminutive of Anne: Favour; grace”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Nan Name Origin

Our database records Nan under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Nan a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Nan is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Nan

When considering Nan for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.