Fanny is a name, according to the website Behind the Name, that has its origins in the French name Frances, meaning "free one". READ MORE: Robert Irwin and girlfriend Rorie Buckey delight fans with Australian Open appearanceA number of names have been banned, including Prince. The Registrar-General revealed to Newsable this particular case was referred to him, but that the parents decided to register a different name than Fanny before he had made his final decision. Astrological-themed baby name ideas growing in popularity View GalleryBurnard confirmed to Newsable there have been 80 babies registered with the name Fanny since 1930, with the most recent in 2009. A search of the New Zealand Companies Register revealed there are 7 current directors and shareholders of registered businesses named Fanny.
