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The medieval form of Agnes was Annis, which was sometimes used interchangeably with Anne (even though the names were not related). An example is William Shakespeare's wife, Anne Hathaway, who was referred in some sources as Agnes.

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Perhaps Nan (Nancy) was sometimes used as short for Annis, due to Anne/Annis/Agnes being sometimes considered the same name.

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