ANNIKA  

Gender: F
Origin: Russian variation of ANN
Meaning: "grace"

Popularity in 2008: #402

Surprise hit of recent years, inspired by golfer Sorenson; for Trekkies, it was also the sname of a 'Star Trek:Voyager' character. Some people's first memory of it might be as Pippi Longstocking's friend.

Variations:
Annikki, Anniki, Annike, Anouk, Anninka, Annicka, Annikka, Anneke, Anneka, Anekah, Annick, Aneka, Annica

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