Anne

At a Glance: Name: Anne – Meaning: grace, favor – Origin: Hebrew (via Greek/Latin/French) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: ANN

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Anne is a Hebrew name, carried into English through Greek, Latin, and French, and it means "grace" or "favor." It's pronounced ANN, a short, clean sound that's easy to say and spell. The look and feel is simple and classic at once — a name that reads as modern as it does familiar.

Meaning & Origin of Anne

Meaning: Grace, favor.

Origin: Hebrew (via Greek/Latin/French).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Anne

Phonetic: ANN   IPA: /ˈæn/

Popularity of Anne

Anne hit its highest point in 1915, ranking #52 with 4,333 baby girls given the name that year. By 2024 it had fallen to #649, with 450 babies named Anne, according to Social Security Administration records going back to 1880.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Anne mean?

Grace, favor. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Anne)

How do you pronounce Anne?

Anne is pronounced ANN (IPA: /ˈæn/).

Is Anne a popular name right now?

Anne peaked at #52 in 1915 and is ranked #649 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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