Anna
Gender: F
Origin of Anna: Geek or Latin version of Hannah, Hebrew
Meaning of Anna: "grace"
Anna's Popularity in 2011: #38
Anna has become the dominant form of the Ann family, having been firmly in the Top 25 for years and just now slipping. Anna offers a touch of the exotic and a bit more style than the oversimplified Ann, used for generations throughout Europe, from Russa to Italy, Spain to Romania. Classic and simple, Annawould be an excellent choice for parents in search of a name that will bridge two different cultures, say Jewish and Italian.
In literature, Anna is associated with Tolstoy's Anna Karenina. Two current bearers are Anna Friel and Anna Paquin.
Anya takes it more into the territory of the exotic.
Ahnna, Anah, Anica, Anita, Annah, Annina, Annora, Anona, Anyu, Aska
Anna's International Variations
Ane (Danish) Áine (Irish Gaelic) Ana (Portuguese) Anya, Ania (Russian)
People who liked Anna also like:
Kate, Clementine, Eden, Jane, Leah, Olivia, Ruby, Savannah, Susannah, Nicholas, Caleb, Jasper, Finn, Julian, Lucas
