Girl
Hebrew
2 syllables
Annie
AN-ee
/ˈæn.i/
"Grace" — a spirited, endearing classic beloved in song, stage, and everyday life
Annie is the diminutive form of Ann or Anne, itself derived from the Hebrew Hannah meaning grace or favor. The name has a warm, unpretentious charm that has made it beloved across cultures and centuries. It is immortalized in Little Orphan Annie, the musical Annie, and the old Scottish song Annie Laurie, giving it a rich cultural footprint that spans theater, literature, and folk music.
Quick Facts
Letters5
SyllablesAn · nie
GenderGirl
OriginHebrew
Root WordHannah (Channah)
MeaningGrace, favor
PopularityPopular
Peak Year1920
Trend
↑ Rising
Name DayJuly 26
Nicknames
AnnAnneNan
About the Name Annie
Annie means grace or favor, as a diminutive of Anne derived from the Hebrew Hannah.
Annie originated as an affectionate diminutive of Ann or Anne, which come from the Hebrew Hannah.
Annie has enjoyed a revival in recent years, with parents drawn to its friendly, vintage charm. It re-entered the US top 200 in the 2010s.
Annie Rose, Annie Grace, and Annie Mae are sweet, natural combinations.
Annies are often seen as spirited, optimistic, and warm-hearted with a lively, resilient energy.
The standard spelling is Annie. Anni and Anny are occasional variants.
Personality of Annie
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Annie
Creativity
78%
Elegance
62%
Independence
82%
Intelligence
70%
Strength
76%
Warmth
92%
Famous People Named Annie
A
Annie Oakley
Legendary American sharpshooter and star of Buffalo Bill's Wild West show
A
Annie Lennox
Scottish singer-songwriter and Eurythmics frontwoman
A
Annie (musical)
Beloved Broadway musical based on the comic strip Little Orphan Annie
Middle Names for Annie
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Annie
Annie Rose
Annie Grace
Annie Mae
Annie Belle
Annie Leigh
Annie Jo
Annie Kate
Annie Pearl
Annie Faith
Annie Jane
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History of Annie
1300
Annie develops in Scotland and England as an affectionate form of Anne
1835
Annie Laurie, one of Scotland's most famous folk songs, enshrines the name in culture
1924
Little Orphan Annie comic strip debuts, creating an iconic American Annie
1977
Broadway musical Annie premieres to massive success, sparking renewed popularity
Numerology & Symbolism of Annie
7
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
6
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Aries
3
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Red
💎
Lucky Stone
Garnet
🌸
Lucky Flower
Daisy
Annie Around the World
How Annie is written in different languages and scripts
آني
Arabic
アニー
Japanese
Энни
Russian
애니
Korean
安妮
Chinese
Άννι
Greek
एनी
Hindi
אני
Hebrew
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