Annie

Annie as a name

Annie is a feminine given name that is derived from the name Anna or Anne, which both have Hebrew roots and mean “grace” or “favor”. Annie has been a popular name for girls in the United States since the late 19th century, particularly during the early to mid-20th century. It is often used as a nickname for longer names such as Annabelle, Anastasia, or Andrea, but can also stand alone as a given name. Famous Annies include Annie Oakley, the sharpshooter and performer, and Annie Lennox, the singer-songwriter.