NAN  

Gender: F
Origin: English, diminutive of NANCY

Bobbsey Twins. era nickname name that could find new life via Nan, heroine of The Nanny Diaries.

Nan is being discussed in our message boards:

• Your New Babies
• Ancestor's Vintage Names
• Childrens Books
• Unusual names you love?
• Sister for Tia Rose (please Help!)

Read Nameberry blog posts about Nan:

• HELLO DOLLY: Names from the Doll World
• NAMES FROM NANCY DREW & OTHER STORYBOOK SERIES
• NEW ROUTES TO OLD NICKNAMES