Fanny

Meaning of Fanny

Pronounced FAN-ee, Fanny traces back to the Latin name Franciscus, meaning “free spirit.” She blossomed in French salons as a charming nickname for Frances. She brings a playful bounce to every introduction, like sunbeams dancing at a fiesta with a wink and a giggle. She has inspired creative minds from novelist Fanny Burney to composer Fanny Mendelssohn, and Jane Austen’s gentle Fanny Price proves her quiet strength. Today, she feels fresh again, a tiny bundle of warmth that carries independence in her syllables. She spreads cheer like a bright butterfly and whispers stories of freedom and joy wherever she goes.