Annie
favor, grace (Hebrew via English)
Annie is a english / biblical girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 292, with 27,498 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
favor, grace (Hebrew via English)
Derived as an English pet form of Anne/Hannah, Annie has been widely used in the Philippines since the early-to-mid 20th century. It is commonly given as a standalone first name or used as a familiar nickname for names like Ann, Anna, or Antoinette.
Annie originated as an English diminutive of Anne or Ann, which derives from the Hebrew name Hannah meaning 'favor' or 'grace'. It established independent usage during the English-speaking world and entered Philippine naming customs primarily during the American colonial period.
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently used as both an official registered given name and an informal nickname. Often combined into compound names such as Mary Annie or Annie Rose.
Related forms
- Channah Hebrew
- Anne French
- Anita Spanish
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Annie with common surname pairs
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Is Annie a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Annie is number 292, with 27,498 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.