Fannie

Girl's name

Fannie is a diminutive of the name Frances, which is of Latin origin. It means "from France" or "free one."

Meaning Free
Origin Latin
U.S. births in 2023 42
Peak year 1918

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Fannie Lou Hamer - Civil rights activist and organizer.
  • Fannie Flagg - Actress, author, and comedian.
  • Fannie Hurst - Author and screenwriter.
  • Fannie Farmer - Cookbook author and culinary expert.
  • Fannie Ward - Actress in silent films.
  • Fannie Bloomfield Zeisler - Pianist and composer.
  • Fannie Bayard - Socialite and philanthropist.
  • Fannie Sellins - Labor activist and union organizer.
  • Fannie Sperry Steele - Rodeo performer and cowgirl.
  • Fannie Heaslip Lea - Suffragist and women's rights advocate.

Sisters for Fannie

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Brothers for Fannie

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Name Variants

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