Anne

Alternatively spelt as Ann, Anne is the Latin version of the name Anna. Originally from the Hebrew language, the meaning of Anne is ‘favor’ or ‘grace’. In the ancient days, in the United Kingdom, Anne was traditionally the royal spelling and Ann was for commoners, but now this practice is non-existent. In the German language, the name means ‘eagle’. This name is one with a rich history, as there have been a number of famous historical figures with this name; examples are Saint Anne, the mother of the Virgin Mary; Anne-Marie of Greece, a Danish princess and wife of King Constantine II; the Princess of France, Anne of Orleans and Anne, the daughter of Queen Elizabeth II. If you are a fan of Enid Blyton’s ‘The Famous Five’ novel series, you are sure to know that Anne Kirrin, the youngest of the four cousins, is another famous bearer of the name. There is also a maths theory known as 'Anne's theorem', which is named after the famous French mathematician Pierre-Leon Anne.

Gender

Girl

Meaning

grace

Origin

French variation of English Ann and Hebrew Hannah

Numerology

A is for agreeable, the best side of you!

N is for noble, your regal bearing.

N is for name, a pleasant one indeed.

E is for elate, you make others happy.

Lucky

Anne lucky number is 7.

The detectives of numerology, 7 is known for its investigative abilities and analytical skills. Astrologically, the number 7 can be thought of as a blend of Virgo and Scorpio energy: 7 is extremely detail-oriented, but is driven by inner-wisdom as opposed to tangible realities.

Famous People Named Anne

• Dora Anastasiou Miss Cyprus 2007
• Dora Altmann German actress
• Dora Countess Russell, British feminist author; wife of philosopher Bertrand Russell
• Dora Petrova Gabe Bulgarian poet
• Theodora "Dora" Bakoyannis Greek politician

Anne in Pop Culture

• Allison DuBois from television series 'Medium'
• Allison Marie "Ally" McBeal from television series 'Ally McBeal'
• Allison Cameron character in TV's 'House'
• Allison Argent character in TV's 'Teen Wolf'
• Anne character in video game "Style Savvy"