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Name Origin

Nancie is a feminine given name, a variant spelling of Nancy. It is of French origin, derived from the Hebrew name Hannah meaning 'grace' or 'favor.'

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Famous People

Nancie Atwell (1940-)

Educator and Author

  • Developed the 'Atwell Method' for teaching writing.
  • Authored numerous books on writing instruction, including 'In the Middle: A Lifetime of Learning About Writing'.
  • Received the MacArthur Fellowship (Genius Grant) in 2007.