Girl
Hebrew / French
1 syllable
Anne
AN
/æn/
"Grace" — a royal, literary name that has graced queens, poets, and heroines for centuries
Anne is the French and English form of the Hebrew Hannah, meaning grace or favor. The name carries extraordinary royal and literary pedigree: two queens of England bore the name, and Anne of Green Gables made it beloved in children's literature. Anne with an 'e' has always been slightly more formal and literary than the simpler Ann, a distinction famously insisted upon by L.M. Montgomery's heroine.
Quick Facts
Letters4
SyllablesAnne
GenderGirl
OriginHebrew / French
Root WordHannah (Channah)
MeaningGrace, favor
PopularityUncommon
Peak Year1945
Trend
→ Stable
Name DayJuly 26
Nicknames
AnnieNanNannie
About the Name Anne
Anne means grace or favor, derived from the Hebrew name Hannah through the Latin Anna and French Anne.
Anne came to England from France after the Norman Conquest, itself derived from the Hebrew Hannah.
Anne was most popular in the mid-twentieth century and remains a classic, enduring choice with strong literary and royal associations.
Anne Marie, Anne Elizabeth, and Anne Louise are timeless and elegant combinations.
Annes are often seen as independent, intelligent, and graceful with a quiet determination and literary sensibility.
Anne with an 'e' is the French-influenced spelling. Ann without an 'e' is the simpler English form. Both are correct.
Personality of Anne
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Anne
Creativity
76%
Elegance
86%
Independence
84%
Intelligence
82%
Strength
80%
Warmth
78%
Famous People Named Anne
A
Anne Frank
Jewish diarist whose wartime diary became one of the most read books in history
A
Anne Boleyn
Second wife of Henry VIII and mother of Queen Elizabeth I
A
Anne of Green Gables
Beloved fictional heroine created by L.M. Montgomery in 1908
Middle Names for Anne
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Anne
Anne Marie
Anne Elizabeth
Anne Louise
Anne Catherine
Anne Sophie
Anne Rose
Anne Claire
Anne Victoria
Anne Margaret
Anne Grace
Names Similar to Anne
Similar Sound
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History of Anne
1200
Anne enters England via France following the Norman Conquest
1507
Anne Boleyn rises to become Queen of England, cementing the name's royal status
1908
L.M. Montgomery publishes Anne of Green Gables, creating a beloved literary namesake
1945
Anne reaches peak popularity in the United States
Numerology & Symbolism of Anne
7
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
6
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Virgo
1
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Ivory
💎
Lucky Stone
Diamond
🌸
Lucky Flower
White Rose
Anne Around the World
How Anne is written in different languages and scripts
آن
Arabic
アン
Japanese
Анна
Russian
앤
Korean
安
Chinese
Άννη
Greek
ऐन
Hindi
חַנָּה
Hebrew
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