Yancy

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YAN-see'YAN-see'2 syllables
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§English
Adventurous

MEANING

Son of Jan

ORIGIN

American

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Dutch name Jan, meaning 'John', with the suffix '-cy' indicating 'son of'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Commonly used as a given name in the United States, often with a Southern or Western connotation.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The name Yancy has been in use since the 19th century, often found in literature and film depicting the American frontier.

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