Details for the forename Nan

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Nan (female)


Variants:	Nandag (F)
Diminutive for:	Nancy (F)
Pet Name for:	Agnes (F) Ann (F)
Pet Name(s):	Nannie (F) Nanny (F)
Pet Name for:	Annis (F)
Derivative(s):	Nanette (F)

Source(s):	The Oxford Names Companion, OUP "Scottish Forenames" - Donald Whyte, FGH, FSG Private communication [JB²]
Notes:	English pet name for Ann and Annis. Nan was formed by the addition of an initial 'N-' [in the same way as Ned for Edward]. In modern times Nan is more likely to be a diminutive for Nancy. A correspondent [JB²] reports the use of this pet name for Agnes.