Ann name meaning

✍  Updated on: March 8th, 2023
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Hebrew, Arabic, Germanic, English and Old Greek
Usage: English, English, Icelandic, Greenlandic, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Ann a-nn
Meaning: Graceful, Priceless, Gracious and Form of Anna
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What does Ann mean?

Durable and Preeminent Ann notably is used in Icelandic, Finnish, Swedish, Norwegian, English, Danish and Greenlandic is a gender insensitive name, meaning of Ann is "Graceful, Priceless, Gracious or Form of Anna" came from Germanic, Old Greek, Hebrew, Arabic and English.

Ann is variant form of skyrocketing and widely accepted Ansley. Ansley is variant of well-liked Ainsley. Widespread and Ceaseless Ansley is used dominantly in Scottish and English has origin in Old English, Ansley means "Place Name, The Awesome One's Meadow and My Own Meadow".

Ann is version of biblical, lofty and timeless Anne. Anne is a variant of ever lasting, biblical and famous Ann. Also Anne is variant form of all time favorite and eminent Anna.

Anne is form of Anna in English and French languages. Also Anne is Swedish equivalent of Anders. Anne is also Norwegian equivalent of Arne. Meaning of Anne is God has Shown Favour and Mercy came from Hebrew.

Ann is version of eminent and biblical Anouk. Anouk is short of Anna. Anouk is French form of Anne. Meaning of Anouk is Apricot from Nara, Mercy and He (God) Was Gracious is originated from Hebrew.

Ann is variation of biblical and loved Anna. Anna is variation of Hanna [11] [12] [13] [14]. Also Anna is form of Germanic Names Beginning with Arn-. Anna is Old Greek, Greek and Latin equivalent of Channah or Hannah.

Commonly Accepted and All time favorite Anna has its origin in Old Greek and Hebrew languages, Anna means "He (God) Was Gracious, God has Shown Favour and Mother". The name is celebrated on July 26th.

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How do I pronounce Ann?

a-nn is the most common way to pronounce two syllabled Ann.

Variants of Ann

Ane, Anouk, Ansley, Anna, Anne, Anelma, Anund, Áni, Ainsley, Ainslie, Aenne, Anella, Anki, Hanna, Ans, Aemiliana, Anacarolina, Anders, Arne, Anneli, Alianna, Anneelizabeth, Annie, Beverlyann, Annjanette, Beverly

Nicknames for Ann

Baby name Ann is already a short name but there are some nicknames to go along with it:

Names that rhyme with Ann

How popular is the name Ann?

Ann is a very popular name in United States given to over 469977 babies in 223 years. Presently the name is rising, in 1936, the moniker grabbed the 28th spot and 9041 baby girls were given the name.

Moreover, the given name has been to the top 50 baby names 41 times Ann is a unique baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 600 names.

In 1996, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 539 on girl names chart when 46 babies were named Ann. Over 745 people have been named Ann in England and Wales.

Ann is an uncommon baby name in France, chances of it being still in use are very slim since it isn't seen since 1983. However things change on global perspective, Ann is extremely popular in England where every 1 in 300 have the name as well as in Kenya.

Also the baby name is popular in Nigeria, Belgium, Canada, Ireland, Sweden, Philippines, Australia, Scotland, Norway, Sudan, Egypt, Wales, South Africa, Denmark, Ghana, Malaysia, New Zealand, Russia, Northern Ireland, Uganda, Sri Lanka, Poland and India.

At least, 1670000 people globally have carried Ann as their given name according to our findings.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2018983267
20171021251
2016992264
2015897306
2014946283
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Facts

Ann in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands0432262546
Finland0002170
Sweden081502219608
Norway0829312486
Denmark202930

Here's what numbers has to say about Ann

If number 1 is your soul urge no, it means you should be more independent. Focus on what's important to you rather than focusing on making other people content. having the letter A as your cornerstone reveals your strong attitude and leadership. You can live your dream life only if you put your mind to it. It's time you realize that your life success and accomplishments don't depend on other people and their opinion of you but on you and your opinion of yourself.

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Middle names for Ann

Here is a list of trending and short middle names that go with the baby name Ann.

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Sibling Names for Ann

Choosing the perfect name for your baby can be a challenging task. If you have decided on "Ann" as the first name, then we have compiled a list of sibling names that complement it perfectly. Here are some great options to consider when naming your little ones.

Sister for Ann

Names for Ann's brother

Famous people named Ann

  • Ann Street Barry, singer
  • Ann Gilbert, Mrs
  • Ann Fagan Ginger, American lawyer, teacher, writer
  • Ann Mowlson, early benefactor of the fledgling colonial Harvard College
  • Ann Eliza Young, was one of Brigham Young's fifty-five wives and later a critic of polygamy
  • Ann Taylor, newscaster who reported for National Public Radio
  • Ann Williams, American television
  • Ann Turner Cook, American mystery novelist
  • Ann Dow, Canadian water polo player
  • Ann Marie Calabria, American jurist
  • Ann Hansen, Canadian anarchist and former member of Direct Action
  • Ann Fisher-Wirth, American poet and scholar
  • Ann Turnbull, British writer of fiction for children and young adults
  • Ann Griffiths, Welsh poet and writer of Methodist Christian hymns
  • Ann Thwaite, {{cite news
  • Ann Nolan Clark, American writer who won the 1953 Newbery Medal
  • Ann Trason, American ultramarathon runner from Auburn
  • Ann Brashares, American writer of young adult fiction
  • Ann Calvello, American athlete and notable personality
  • Ann Winblad, partner of Hummer Winblad Venture Partners
  • Ann Mari Sjögren, Swedish fantasy artist and illustrator
  • Ann Lowdon Call, horsewoman and was the 2005 AQHA Select World Champion
  • Ann Henderson-Sellers, Emeritus Professor of the Department of Environment and Geography at Macquarie University
  • Ann Austin, was one of the first Quaker travelling preachers
  • Ann Risley, American actress and comedian
  • Ann Rinaldi, American young adult fiction author
  • Ann Brown, educational psychologist
  • Ann Van Elsen, Belgian model as well as TV and radio personality
  • Ann Cartwright, British statistician and socio-medical researcher
  • Ann Kreiter, studio host for the Big Ten Network
  • Ann Davies, American occultist
  • Ann Taylor, English poet and literary critic
  • Ann Hatton, popular novelist in Britain
  • Ann Jungman, author of children's literature
  • Ann Rachlin, pioneer of music appreciation for children
  • Ann Simonton, American writer, lecturer, media activist
  • Ann Murray, Irish mezzo-soprano
  • Ann Elizabeth Mayer, Associate Professor of Legal Studies
  • Ann Glover, last person to be hanged in Boston as a witch
  • Ann Howard, Australian author and journalist
  • Ann Lambton, British historian and expert on medieval and early modern Persian history
  • Ann Furedi, chief executive of BPAS
  • Ann Treneman, American journalist
  • Ann Schein Carlyss, She spent her early years in Evanston, Illinois
  • Ann Maurice, American interior designer and house stager
  • Ann Plato, 19th-century Black educator and author
  • Ann Shumelda Okerson, internationally distinguished librarian and expert on the place of new digital technologies
  • Ann Downer, American writer
  • Ann Charters, professor of American Literature at the University of Connecticut at Storrs
  • Ann Cotton, Welsh entrepreneur and philanthropist
  • Ann Widdecombe, British former politician

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