Hannie
About Hannie
Hannie is a feminine name with Dutch origins, commonly used as a diminutive form of Johanna or Hannah. Both parent names have Hebrew roots, with Hannah meaning "grace" or "favor" and Johanna meaning "God is gracious." In the Netherlands and some Scandinavian countries, Hannie has historically been used as a standalone name rather than just a nickname. The name has a warm, friendly quality with its soft sounds and approachable feeling. While never reaching top popularity charts in English-speaking countries, Hannie has maintained steady usage in Dutch-speaking regions. Its vintage charm and sweet, simple sound make it appealing to parents seeking a name that is feminine and unpretentious.
Pronounced HAN-ee.
As of October 2026, Hannie ranked #9690 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2637 in 1911.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
Hannie on lists
Famous Hannies
- Hannie Rayson
Australian playwright
- Johanna Maria "Hannie" Termeulen
Dutch Olympic swimmer
- Jannetje Johanna "Hannie" Schaft
Dutch WWII resistance fighter
- Hannie Lips
Dutch TV presenter
- Johanna "Hannie" van Leeuwen
Dutch politician
- Johanna Anna Maria "Hannie" Bal
Dutch Verve painter
Hannie in pop culture
- "Hannie Caulder
" 1971 British Western movie
- Hannah "Hannie" Papadakis
character in the Baby,Sitters Little Sister series by Ann M. Martin