Meaning: Origin uncertain; possibly related to Anne or Agnes
The story
Anaïs is established in French, but its derivation is disputed. Links to Anne, Agnes, and literary adaptations have been proposed, so grace should not be presented as settled.
Nicknames
- Ana
- Nana
- Naïs
Spellings & variants
- Anna
- Ana
Popularity
Familiar
In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
Similar position in the latest US rankings
Style
Origins
Anaïs comes from French.
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