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Anne name meaning
Last Name
623
in the U.S.
in 2010
623
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Anne mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Anne
User Submitted Origins
English
61%
Hebrew
34%
Jewish
3%
Dutch
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- 2 submissions from Texas, U.S. agree the name Anne means "Grace or Favored" and is of Hebrew origin.
- A submission from South Africa says the name Anne means "Grace or gracious".
- 3 people from the United States and Australia agree the name Anne is of Hebrew / Jewish origin and means "Grace".
- A submission from Australia says the name Anne means "Graceful, Radiant" and is of Swedish origin.
- According to a user from Massachusetts, U.S., the name Anne means "Graceful".
- A submission from California, U.S. says the name Anne means "Gracious Warrior".
- A user from Kentucky, U.S. says the name Anne means "student".
- According to a user from Texas, U.S., the name Anne is of Turkish origin and means "Mother".
- A user from Philippines says the name Anne is of Thai origin and means "Cultured Mistress".
- A user from Colorado, U.S. says the name Anne is of Hebrew origin and means "Humility".
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Other Dictionary Sources
- Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
Wiktionary
The French spelling of Ann, used interchangeably since the Middle Ages. From Vulgate Latin Anna, from Ancient Greek Ἄννα (Ánna), from the Hebrew female name חַנָּה (ḥannâ), meaning 'grace; gracious'. Compare with John.
- A female given name from Hebrew.
A shortened form of any of various Germanic masculine names which began with arn (eagle), such as Arnold.
- (very rare) A male given name from the Germanic languages, of mainly French and Frisian usage.
Anne was also found in the following language(s): Danish, Dutch, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Norman, Norwegian, and Swedish
Notable Persons Named Anne
Notable Persons Named Anne
Anne Gorsuch
Anne Gorsuch was a 4th Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. Anne was born on April 21st, 1942 in Casper, Wyoming. She passed away on July 18th, 2004.
Anne Hathaway
Anne Hathaway is an actor, singing, actress, and singer. Her most notable accomplishments were from 1998 to present. Anne was given the name Anne Jacqueline Hathaway on November 12th, 1982 in Brooklyn.
Anne Frank
Anne Frank is a writer. Anne was given the name Annelies or Anneliese Marie Frank on June 12th, 1929 in Frankfurt.
Anne Boleyn
Anne Boleyn was royalty. She was most prominent from 1533 to 1536. Anne was born as the child of Thomas Boleyn, 1st Earl of Wiltshire, Elizabeth Boleyn, and Countess of Wiltshire in Blickling Hall, Norfolk or Hever Castle, Kent. She left this life on May 19th, 1536.
Anne
Anne was royalty. She was most prominent from 1702 to 1707. Anne was born as the child of James II of England and Anne Hyde on February 6th, 1665 in St James's Palace. She breathed her last breath on August 1st, 1714.
Anne Bancroft
Anne Bancroft was an actress. Her career lasted from 1951 to 2005. Anne was given the name Anna Maria Louisa Italiano on September 17th, 1931 in The Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S. She died on June 6th, 2005.
- St. VincentMusician
- Anne HecheActress
- AnneRoyalty
- Anne of ClevesRoyalty
- Anne of AustriaRoyalty
- Annie PottsActress
- Anne ArcherActor
- Anne RiceNovelist
- Anne BuydensProducer
- Anne HathawayHousewife
- Anne BaxterActress
- Anne HutchinsonMidwife
- Anne NevilleRoyalty
- Anne BrontëWriter
Notable Persons With the Last Name Anne
Notable Persons With the Last Name Anne
Princess Anne
Princess Anne is royalty. She holds the title Princess Royal([[#Titles, styles, honours, arms, and Princess Royal. Princess was born as the child of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and Elizabeth II on August 15th, 1950 in Clarence House.
Anne
Anne was royalty. She was most prominent from 1702 to 1707. Anne was born as the child of James II of England and Anne Hyde on February 6th, 1665 in St James's Palace. She breathed her last breath on August 1st, 1714.
Saint Anne
Saint Anne is a saint. She holds the title Mother of the Virgin, Mystic, Maternal Heroine, and Woman of Amram.
Kansiime Anne
Kansiime Anne is an entertainer, actress, comedian, and writer. She holds the title Africa's Queen of Comedy”. She has had major accomplishments since 2007. Kansiime was given the name Kansiime Kubiryaba Anne on April 13th, 1987 in Kabale, Uganda.
Marie Anne
Marie Anne was royalty. She was most active from 1905 to present. Marie was born as the child of Miguel I of Portugal and Adelaide of Löwenstein-Wertheim-Rosenberg on July 13th, 1861 in Schloss Bronnbach, Württemberg. She left this life on July 31st, 1942.
Countess of Rosse Anne
Countess was born on February 8th, 1902. She passed away on July 3rd, 1992.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Anne | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 41.73% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 13.48% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 40.77% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.00% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 0.00% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 1.77% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Anne
People with the last name Anne are most frequently White, African American, or Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander
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Fun Facts about the name Anne
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