Meaning: Grace; short form of Anne
The story
Annie is an affectionate form of Anne that is also widely used on its own. Its roots connect it with Anna and Hannah, and its simple spelling gives it a familiar, informal character.
Spellings & variants
- Anne
- Ann
Popularity
Familiar
In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
Similar position in the latest US rankings
Style
Origins
Annie comes from English and French.
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