Nancy Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Nancy Name at a Glance

Name	Nancy
Meaning	Grace.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Nancy Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Nancy means “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.

Nancy Name Origin

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

Is Nancy a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Nancy

When considering Nancy 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.