Nancy was originally a medieval pet form of Ann — from the Hebrew *Hannah* ("grace"). **A top-10 US baby name from 1936 to 1955, peaking at #6 in 1955**. **Nancy Pelosi (born 1940)** — the **first woman elected Speaker of the US House of Representatives** (2007); held the role twice (2007-2011, 2019-2023). **Nancy Reagan (1921-2016)** — First Lady (1981-1989), "Just Say No" anti-drug campaign. **Nancy Drew** — the teenage detective whose mystery series (1930-present) sold over 80 million copies and shaped generations of American girlhood.
Subject of the 1977 documentary *Nancy Drew, the Hidden Staircase*.
Nancy reduces to eight — the number of Speaker of the House.