Girl
Hebrew
1 syllable
Ann
AN
/æn/
"Grace" — the simplest, most enduring form of a name that has defined generations
Ann is one of the oldest and most direct English forms of the Hebrew Hannah, meaning grace or favor. It has been used continuously in the English-speaking world since the Norman Conquest and was among the most common women's names for centuries. Its brevity and strength made it a popular middle name even as first-name use declined, and it retains a clean, classic authority.
Quick Facts
Letters3
SyllablesAnn
GenderGirl
OriginHebrew
Root WordHannah (Channah)
MeaningGrace, favor
PopularityUncommon
Peak Year1940
Trend
→ Stable
Name DayJuly 26
Nicknames
AnnieNanNancy
About the Name Ann
Ann means grace or favor, derived from the Hebrew Hannah through the Latin and French Anna and Anne.
Ann is an English form of the Hebrew Hannah, popularized in England after the Norman Conquest.
Ann was most popular in the early-to-mid twentieth century and is now primarily used as a middle name.
Ann Marie, Ann Louise, and Ann Catherine are timeless classic combinations.
Anns are often seen as dependable, warm, and straightforward with a quiet strength and no-nonsense character.
Ann without an 'e' is the typical American spelling. Anne with an 'e' is more common in British and French usage.
Personality of Ann
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Ann
Creativity
60%
Elegance
72%
Independence
74%
Intelligence
76%
Strength
80%
Warmth
82%
Famous People Named Ann
A
Ann Frank
Jewish diarist whose account of WWII hiding became a global testament
A
Ann Landers
American advice columnist whose syndicated column ran for decades
A
Ann Romney
American author and wife of politician Mitt Romney
Middle Names for Ann
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Ann
Ann Marie
Ann Louise
Ann Elizabeth
Ann Margaret
Ann Catherine
Ann Frances
Ann Ruth
Ann Grace
Ann Rose
Ann Claire
Names Similar to Ann
Similar Sound
Similar Meaning
Sibling Name Ideas
History of Ann
1200
Ann introduced to England following the Norman Conquest as a form of Anne
1507
Anne Boleyn, spelled Ann by many contemporaries, becomes Queen of England
1940
Ann reaches peak popularity in the United States
2000
Ann transitions primarily to middle-name usage while retaining classic appeal
Numerology & Symbolism of Ann
2
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
1
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Cancer
2
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
White
💎
Lucky Stone
Pearl
🌸
Lucky Flower
Lily of the Valley
Ann Around the World
How Ann is written in different languages and scripts
آن
Arabic
アン
Japanese
Энн
Russian
앤
Korean
安
Chinese
Αν
Greek
ऐन
Hindi
חַנָּה
Hebrew
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