Annice

Annice is an English given name that developed as a medieval vernacular form of Agnes, which itself derives from the Greek Hagnes, rooted in the word hagnos meaning pure or holy. The spelling reflects the way Agnes was commonly pronounced and adapted in Middle English, where the initial A and the softening of internal sounds produced forms such as Annis and Annice. Saint Agnes, a third-century Roman martyr, gave the name enduring popularity throughout medieval Europe. Closely related forms include Annis, Annys, and Agnes itself.