Girl name
Annie name meaning
“grace, favor”
Annie means “grace” or “favor.” It originated in English as an affectionate diminutive of Ann or Anne, names derived from Hebrew Ḥannah. In Türkiye it is used as a feminine name. Its ties to Ann, Anne, and Anna illustrate the connections within this family of names.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- European languages
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- #1,362
What does Annie mean?
Grace, favor
In Turkish: lütuf, inayet
Although Annie developed as an affectionate shortened form, it also functions as an independent given name. It belongs to the same historical family as Anne, Anna and Hannah. The comic strip Little Orphan Annie and the musical adapted from it provide familiar literary and theatrical associations for this spelling.
Origin of the name Annie
Annie is an English affectionate or diminutive form of Ann or Anne. Anne ultimately derives from Hebrew Ḥannah, associated with grace or favor.
| Linguistic origin | European languages, Hebrew |
|---|---|
| Is Annie in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | A · An |
How to pronounce Annie
| Syllables | 3 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /annie/ |
Is Annie a girl’s name?
Yes, Annie is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Annie does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Annie
Names with related meanings
- Umay♀Protective female figure in ancient Turkic belief
- Tuğba♀Blessedness, happiness
- Feyza♀Abundance, plenty
- Kevser♀Abundant good
- Tuba♀Blessedness, happiness
- Nimet♀A blessing
- Olcay♂♀Good fortune, luck, auspiciousness
- Armağan♂♀A gift
- Neval♀Gift, bestowal
- Dora♂♀Gift
- Lütfiye♀Associated with kindness, grace and favour
- Atiye♀Gift, bestowal, grant
Famous people named Annie
- Annie Arslan
FAQ about the name Annie
What is the meaning of Annie?
Annie means “grace, favor”. Annie is an English affectionate or diminutive form of Ann or Anne. Anne ultimately derives from Hebrew Ḥannah, associated with grace or favor.
Is Annie a girl’s name?
Yes, Annie is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Annie in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Annie nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Annie?
Annie is of European languages and Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Annie have?
Annie has 3 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Annie?
Annie does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Annie?
Notable people named Annie include Annie Arslan.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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