Definition: Fanny Goddard, a Scottish woman, was a Catholic mystic who lived in medieval Europe. Her name is spelled Fanny Goddard. Definition: The term "fanny goddard" refers to a woman named Fanny Goddard, often associated with the Catholic mystic and mystic writer Fanny Goddard, known for her poetry. She is most famously associated with the poem "Fanny Goddard," which she wrote in 1568. The term was popularized by her son, a German poet named Johann Wilhelm von der Fannagiose (also known as Fanny Goddard). She was a key figure in early Catholic mysticism and has been celebrated for her poetry and her mystical experiences.