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Fan

OriginDiminutive of Frances, English from Latin
Meaning"from France; free man"
GenderGirl
NB Rank#25280

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Variation of Fanny

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  • Fan Scrooge

    Ebeneezer Scrooge's older sister in Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol"

  • Fanny "Fan" Keith

    Millie's younger sister in "A Life of Faith" series

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