- Meaning
- Grace
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- US top 100
- Style
- Classic, Religious
- Used in
- English-speaking countries, German, Italian, Nordic, Slavic
Nicknames for Anna
What friends, grandparents and the playground will call them, depending on where they grow up.
- English
- Annie
- German
- Anni
- Italian
- Annina
- Russian and Slavic
- Anya, Anechka
- Nordic
- Annie
What people expect from a Anna
Anna is built from soft sounds. Studies of name sounds find people expect someone with a soft name to be warm, agreeable and calm.
The meaning is about a blessing. A name can't give a child a blessing, but it's a nice thing to explain to them one day.
A good fit if you hope for: faithful and blessed.
Names set expectations, not personalities. What the research says.
Anna: name scorecard
Save your future kid some trouble: give them a name they can live and grow with.
Great choice
Anna
- International readabilityReads well across languages, already used in 5 language areas.
- Easy to say and spellSays itself: 2 syllables, spelt how it sounds.
- Not too common, not too strangePopular. Familiar and safe, a bit less personal.
- Playground-proofNo obvious rude words or rhymes. Kids are creative, though.
- Won't get you sued (or refused)Nothing a registrar would object to in most countries.
- A meaning to be proud ofMeans "Grace".
Names with a similar meaning
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Bertrand & Mullainathan (2004)Questions about Anna
What does the name Anna mean?
Anna is a girl's name of Hebrew origin meaning "Grace".
Is Anna a boy or girl name?
Anna is usually a girl's name.
How popular is the name Anna?
Anna is in the US top 100. It is used in English-speaking countries, German, Italian, Nordic, Slavic.
What are nicknames for Anna?
Common nicknames for Anna are Annie, Anni, Annina, Anya and Anechka.
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