Ann
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Popularity
#1141
Letters
3
Syllables
1
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
471,397
Peak Year
#9,068 in 1957
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Spiritual & Biblical
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Ann is an English form of Hannah, derived from the Hebrew name Channah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor'.
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Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Anne Frank
German-born diarist and Holocaust victim
Ann Bancroft
American actress known for stage and screen roles
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