Annie

Annie is an English, French, and Dutch diminutive of Anne, itself the Latin and Greek form of the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning grace or favor. It came into widespread use as an independent given name across English-speaking countries during the nineteenth century. The name gained lasting cultural resonance through figures such as the American sharpshooter Annie Oakley and the beloved musical character Little Orphan Annie. Related forms include Anna, Anne, Annette, and Anni.