In 2018, 84 is the most common age for an American (U.S.) Fannie who is registered female with the Social Security Administration. It is the 1, 115th most common female first name for living U.S. citizens.
― Anonymous User 10/5/2018
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Fannie Lou Hamer was an African-American activist during the Civil Rights Movement. She pushed for equal voting rights in Mississippi and was part of the SNCC. Perhaps her most famous quote was "If I fall, I'll fall five feet four inches forward in the fight for freedom."
Fannie Merritt Farmer (1857 – 1915) was a famous American cook, author of the Boston Cooking-School Cook Book. The Fanny Farmer candy company was named after her, but the spelling was changed because it had no connection with her and did not use her recipes.
Even if you spell it differently, it is still pronounced the same. I really don't like the name whether it is spelt Fanny (which is the worst), Fanni or Fannie.
Fannie Flagg is an American author and actress. She was born Patricia Neal but could not use that name since there was an actress named Patricia Neal. She is the author of the novel Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe, and wrote the screenplay for the film.
― Anonymous User 1/24/2006
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The name derives from the orphic god "Fannes", the creator of the world in the ancient Greek mythology. The word means "bright" in Greek.