Annika

Annika is a Scandinavian and Finnish pet form of Anna, which derives from the Hebrew name Channah, meaning grace or favor. It developed as a diminutive in Nordic languages and has long been popular throughout Sweden, Finland, and the broader Germanic-speaking world. The name gained wide international recognition partly through Astrid Lindgren's beloved character Annika in the Pippi Longstocking stories. Related forms include Anke, Anneke, Anika, and the source name Anna.