Anne Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Anne Name at a Glance

Name	Anne
Meaning	French spelling of English Ann, a variant of Hannah introduced to Britain in the 13th century. Famous bearers: 14th century St Anne; King Henry VIII's wives Anne Boleyn and Anne of Cleves; Queen Elizabeth's daughter Princess Anne.
Origin	French
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Anne Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Anne means “French spelling of English Ann, a variant of Hannah introduced to Britain in the 13th century. Famous bearers: 14th century St Anne; King Henry VIII's wives Anne Boleyn and Anne of Cleves; Queen Elizabeth's daughter Princess Anne”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Anne Name Origin

Our database records Anne under French origin. Browse more French baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Anne a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Anne is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Anne

When considering Anne for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.