ANAIS  

Gender: F
Origin: French Provencal version of ANNE
Meaning: "gracious"

An unusual, exotic name forever attached to daring French-born American novelist and diarist Anais Nin -- and later used for a popular perfume -- that would make an attractive, creative choice. Proper pronunciation is ah-nah-EES.

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Anais is being discussed in our message boards:

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Read Nameberry blog posts about Anais:

• HEROINE NAMES: Worthy Women with Notable Names, Part 2: Cultural Icons
• NAMES of the FUTURE
• YOU DON'T HAVE TO LOVE JAZZ TO CALL YOUR KID KENTON
• ONE-PERSON NAMES UP FOR GRABS