Anne at a glance
- Meaning
- Grace, favour
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Religion
- Christian
- Gender
- girl
- Pronunciation
- A-nne
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- uncommon
- Variants & Spellings
- Anna, Anniya, Annya, Annie, Anniyia, Anneah
Lucky details for Anne
- Number
- 7
- Color
- Sea Green
- Stone
- Amethyst
- Flower
- Water Lily
- Day
- Monday
- Planet
- Neptune
- Zodiac
- Pisces
- Metal
- Platinum
Anne is a Hebrew name meaning “grace, favour”. It is a spelling variant of Anna and carries exactly the same meaning, with a softer, more modern look on paper. Parents choose Anne for its 2-syllable rhythm and its association with thoughtful, imaginative, drawn to meaning. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Anne reduce to 7, a number linked with Neptune and with people who are insightful, spiritual, an original and independent thinker.
Numerology
Chaldean value 7 — Thoughtful, imaginative, drawn to meaning.
Personality
Thoughtful, imaginative, drawn to meaning
Positive Traits
Insightful, spiritual, an original and independent thinker
Negative Traits
Needs quiet time and can seem distant when overwhelmed
Career Suggestions
Science, psychology, writing, film, philosophy
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Middle Names
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Compatible Names
FAQs about the name Anne
What does the name Anne mean?
Anne means “grace, favour” and comes from a Hebrew root.
Is Anne a boy or girl name?
Anne is most often used as a girl name today.
How do you pronounce Anne?
Anne is pronounced A-nne (2 syllables).
What is the lucky number for Anne?
The lucky number for Anne is 7, ruled by Neptune.
What are good nicknames for Anne?
Popular short forms include Anni, Any.
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