Popularity: 1136
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: He (God) has favored me; grace
From Anne Frank to Anne Hathaway, the name Anne is a baby girl name of mixed origins. Anglicized form of the French name Anna, Anne directly translates to “grace.” While you may adore the latter definition, Anne most commonly derives from the Hebrew names Anne and Hannah, meaning “He (God) has favored me.” In the Christian Bible, Anne is also the famous name of Virgin Mary’s mother and is still heard within churches across the globe. With so many variants and beautiful connections, baby Anne can be inspired to live life with poise and dignity.
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Famous People Named Anne

Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
  • Anne Bancroft
    Actress
  • Anne Boleyn
    Queen of England by marriage to Henry VIII
  • Anne Burrell
    Chef
  • Anne Frank
    Author, Non-Fiction Author
  • Anne Hathaway
    Actress
  • Anne McCaffrey
    Author
  • Anne Morrow Lindbergh
    Author
  • Anne Rice
    Author
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