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Name Origin

Annie is a diminutive of the name Anne, which has Hebrew origins and means 'grace' or 'favor.'

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Famous People

Annie Lennox (1954-)

Singer-songwriter

  • Grammy Award winner
  • Brit Award winner
  • Activist for HIV/AIDS awareness

Annie Oakley (1860-1926)

Sharpshooter

  • Performed in Buffalo Bill's Wild West show
  • Known for her incredible accuracy and speed

Annie Leibovitz (1949-)

Photographer

  • Portraits of celebrities and cultural icons
  • Worked for Rolling Stone magazine
  • Received numerous awards including the Clio Award