Nancy was originally a medieval pet form of Annis, a form of Agnes. However, in later eras, people started using it as a diminutive form of Anne. In modern times it is most often used independently. See Also: Ann, Anne, Agnes, Annis
Nancy
I think this name is underused these days. A name that would sound great for a little girl and would work on her as an adult too.
Nancy was originally a medieval pet form of Annis, a form of Agnes. However, in later eras, people started using it as a diminutive form of Anne. In modern times it is most often used independently.
See Also: Ann, Anne, Agnes, Annis