Yancey

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This deceptively British-sounding name -- it's actually Native American for "Yankee" -- evokes a genteel, well-read, and well-mannered gent. Or a lively, fun-loving youth.

Origin: Native American
Gender: Male
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Variations: Yasmin +; + Add a Variation
Alternative Spellings: Yancy +; + Add an Alternative
Nicknames: Yan +; Yance +; + Add a Nickname
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Famous Yanceys: Former NFL player Yancey Thigpen; + Add a Famous Yancey
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