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GirlPronounced English /ˈfæn.i/; French /fa.ni/; Spanish /ˈfa.ni/Dutch language family

Fanny

This name is a diminutive of Frances, Françoise or Stéphanie.

Quick answer

Fanny is a girl name.

Pronunciation: English /ˈfæn.i/; French /fa.ni/; Spanish /ˈfa.ni/.

GenderGirl
PronunciationEnglish /ˈfæn.i/; French /fa.ni/; Spanish /ˈfa.ni/
Language familyDutch

Meaning and history

This name is a diminutive of Frances, Françoise or Stéphanie. In the English-speaking world this has been a vulgar slang word since the late 19th century, and the name has subsequently dropped out of common use.

Notes and context

Usage: english, french, spanish, swedish