Girl name · French
Anne
“grace, favor”
Vibes
Common nicknames
Short-forms and diminutives parents often use for Anne.
Explore Anne further
Similar-feel alternatives, or middle-name candidates that pair well with Anne — both ranked by the same scoring system (vibe overlap, syllable rhythm, origin compatibility).
About the name
Anne is the French spelling of the Hebrew Channah — "grace, favor" — the name of the Virgin Mary's mother in tradition, six English queens' worth of history, and one Anne with an E at Green Gables who insisted the spelling mattered.
Anne sits around 700th as a first name in 2024 after a long career as the workhorse middle — scarcer on new birth certificates than almost anyone realizes.
The name is a single strand of pearls. It pairs beautifully with elaborate middles (Anne Evangeline, Anne Seraphina) or stands as ballast in the middle spot. On our vibe map it is Heirloom at its most essential.
More French names
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All French names →Anne — common questions
Is Anne a boy or girl name?
Anne is traditionally a girl name of French origin. It ranked #619 among US girls' names in 2025.
What does the name Anne mean?
Anne means “grace, favor” of French origin. Anne is the French spelling of the Hebrew Channah — "grace, favor" — the name of the Virgin Mary's mother in tradition, six English queens' worth of history, and one Anne with an E at Green Gables who insisted the spelling mattered.
Where does the name Anne come from?
Anne is French in origin. Anne sits around 700th as a first name in 2024 after a long career as the workhorse middle — scarcer on new birth certificates than almost anyone realizes.
What are common nicknames for Anne?
Anny, Annie, and Nancy — the short-forms parents most often use for Anne.
How popular is Anne?
Anne ranked #619 in US Social Security Administration data for 2025, which keeps it recognisable but uncommon.
Bring the name into the room
A couple of nice things named Anne you might want for the nursery.