Was fannie Mae a real person?

No, Fannie Mae is not a real person. It is the nickname for the Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA), a government-sponsored enterprise in the United States. Established in 1938, Fannie Mae was created to expand the secondary mortgage market and provide liquidity, stability, and affordability to the housing market. The name "Fannie Mae" is derived from the acronym of its official title.