The name "Fannie" is a feminine given name that originated as a diminutive form of the English name Frances or the French name Françoise, both meaning "free one." It is also related to Spanish and French names meaning "crown." The name has Latin origins and can be interpreted as "from France," "free one," or "crown." It has historical usage mainly in the 1700s and 1800s and is still used in some cultural groups today. Fannie is a variant spelling of Fanny, and it can also be associated with classic figures like actress and comedian Fanny Brice.
Note: In British and American slang, "fanny" has separate vulgar or informal meanings related to body parts, but this is distinct from the given name usage.
