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The Name Anne - Origin and Meaning of Anne
  



The Name Anne - Origin and Meaning of Anne


Gender

Feminine

Origin of the Name Anne

Hebrew

Usage of the Name Anne

French, English, German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish

Meaning of the Name Anne

The name Anne is originally a French form of Hannah (see Anna), which is also used in many European languages.

Famous Bearers

Bearers of the name include Anne Frank (1929 - 1945), a Jewish girl who wrote a diary while in hiding with her family and friends in Amsterdam during World War II; Anne Bancroft (1931 - 2005), an iconic American actress; Anne Perry (born 1938), an English historical novelist; Anne Rice (born 1941), an American author of gothic and religious themed books; Anne Hathaway (born 1982), an American actress.

Names Related to Anne

Refer to the list of names related to Anna.
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