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Definition of annie

annie

/ˈæn.i/
An · nie
Plural:annies
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annie Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A popular feminine given name, originally used as a familiar or diminutive form of Anne, Ann, or Anna.

Example

"They decided to name their youngest daughter Annie after her great-grandmother."

• Rhymes for annie

• Nearby Words

annette
annex
annexation
annie
annihilate
annihilation
annihilator

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed as a Scots and English diminutive of the feminine given name Anne or Ann, which derives through French and Latin from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Annie. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/annie
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