Fanny

Origin:
English
 
Latin
 
Scottish
 
Slavic
 
Teutonic

Sex:Female

Unisex Name?No

Meaning:Pet name meaning free; variant of Frances. Derived from Frances. Famous bearer: the fictional heroine of John Cleland’s ‘Fanny Hill’.

Soul Urge:People with the name Fanny have a deep inner desire to use their abilities in leadership, and to have personal independence. They would rather focus on large, important issues, and delegate the details.

Expression:People with the name Fanny value community and balance, and are dependable and considerate. They often tend to gravitate to occupations where they can act as peacemakers or negotiators, or fulfill these roles among their friends and family. They tend to be conventional, responsible, family-oriented, warm and affectionate. They sometimes worry obsessively about those they care for. They work for harmony and balance in their lives, and respond positively to beautiful things.

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