It doesnt actually say in the book or movie but her real name is pori
Right wales (see wikipedia for the film and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Right_whale).
Hoi Hoi Hoi-ana
Whale Rider
Nanny Westerlund's birth name is Nanny Rosalie Westerlund.
nanny of the maroons
Nanny Vonnegut's birth name is Nanette Vonnegut.
Andrew
Ian Rider is Alex Rider's uncle's name
Rider Strong's birth name is Strong, Rider King.
Nanny Mcphee and the Big Bang
Nanny McPhee.
Originally derived from nanny-goat, the adult female, used to refer to the female custodian of children. The shortened name was convenient baby-talk. But nanny is considered an original name.