Nancie is a name of French origin, derived from the Norman given name Nance, which was used in medieval France. The name Nance is believed to be a diminutive form of the Latin name Ancilla, which means "servant girl" or "handmaiden." Therefore, the name Nancie can be interpreted as meaning "little servant girl."
The name Nancie was particularly popular during the Middle Ages in France and England, often given to girls born into families of French nobility. It is also possible that the name was used by Norman settlers who brought it with them when they migrated to other parts of Europe.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Nancie or its variations. For example, Nance Oldfield was an English actress who lived during the late 17th and early 18th centuries, while Nancy Astor was a British politician and suffragist who served as Member of Parliament for Plymouth from 1919 to 1945.
Today, Nancie is still used as a given name, although it is less common than it once was. It remains a unique and charming option for parents looking for a distinctive name with a rich history.
The name Nancie experienced a significant rise in popularity from the early 1920s to the late 1930s, with a peak of 65 births in 1937. However, it has since seen a substantial decline, with fewer than 10 births per year recorded between 1980 and 2006, and only 7 births in 2018.