Nannie

Nannie is an English diminutive of Ann, itself the Latinate form of the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning grace or favor. It arose as a familiar pet form in the British Isles during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries and was commonly given as an independent first name, particularly in Scotland and the American South. The name shares its roots with related forms such as Nancy, Nan, and Anna. Its use as a standalone given name has declined in modern times, though it remains in occasional use as a traditional family name.