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28 Alternatives to Hannah - Page 2

  1. Hania

    • Origin:

      Hebrew, Polish

    • Meaning:

      "encampment; grace"

    • Description:

      This very unusual name, also related to Hannah, was chosen for his daughter by Vin Diesel.
  2. Leandra

    • Origin:

      Feminine variation of Leander, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "lion-man"

    • Description:

      With the rise of many once-dated leonine names, from Leona to Lionel to Leonora, Leandra is an unusual choice that might be looking at a comeback..
  3. Blanca

    • Origin:

      Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "white"

    • Description:

      More colorful than Blanche, but blanker than Bianca.
  4. Harlan

    • Description:

      Harlan as a feminine name represents an interesting gender crossover, as it traditionally began as a masculine name of English origin meaning 'rocky land' or 'army land.' Derived from Old English elements, the name has historic connections to places in England. While predominantly used for boys throughout its history, Harlan has recently joined the trend of surnames and traditionally male names being adopted for girls. This usage remains relatively uncommon, giving it a distinctive quality. The name carries connotations of strength and resilience, perhaps influenced by its rugged meaning. For girls, Harlan offers a modern, unique option with a strong sound and the trendy -an ending found in popular feminine names like Morgan and Jordan.

  5. Annalie

    • Origin:

      Nordic, German

    • Meaning:

      "grace"

    • Description:

      Melodious and unusual form of a name with an uncountable number of variations. Many will understand it as the more down-to-earth Annalee.
  6. Shayna

    • Origin:

      Variation of Shaina

    • Description:

      Trending down, now that country music's Shania is the hot variety.
  7. Aniana

    • Origin:

      Feminine form of Aniano or Anianus, Spanish, Roman

    • Meaning:

      "grace; Yahweh is gracious"

    • Description:

      With a zippy, lively sound, Aniana is a rare Spanish name and a feminine form of Aniano, itself a variant of the late Roman name Anianus (or Annianus), borne by several popes, writers, deacons, and bishops. While the exact meaning is uncertain, it seems plausible that the name could come from the same root as Hananiah (or Hananias) meaning "Yahweh is gracious". Alternatively, it might be an elaboration of Ania, another grace-related name.
  8. Anning

    • Origin:

      English, Germanic

    • Meaning:

      "grace, favor"

    • Description:

      Notably borne by the 19th century palaeontologist and fossil collector, Mary Anning, this surname likely derives from the given name Hanno or Hana, ultimately linking it back to the Biblical Hanan meaning "gracious, favor". Other sources suggest it comes from Andrew, however, meaning "manly".