Elaborate, decorative, or to have a preference for
Derived from the English word 'fancy', which originated as a contraction of 'fantasy'. It historically refers to imagination, whimsical inclination, or decorative elegance. As a given name, it gained some recognition in the American South, partly influenced by folk music and literature.
About 11 girls were named Fancy in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A main character in the daytime soap opera Passions · Passions
The title character of the Reba McEntire song about a woman overcoming poverty · Fancy (Song by Bobbie Gentry/Reba McEntire)
A character in the television series The Jamie Foxx Show · The Jamie Foxx Show
