Hannie

Hannie is a Dutch feminine given name functioning as a diminutive of Johanna, which itself derives from the Hebrew Yohanan, meaning grace of God or God is gracious. It developed as an affectionate short form within Dutch-speaking communities, following the common Dutch pattern of forming pet names with the suffix -ie. A notable bearer is Hannie Schaft, the Dutch resistance fighter celebrated for her courage during the Second World War. Related forms include Hanna, Hannah, Johanna, and the diminutive Hanneke.