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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 Oakley (1860-1926)

Sharpshooter, performer

  • World-renowned sharpshooter and exhibition performer
  • Starred in Buffalo Bill's Wild West show

Annie Lennox (1954-)

Singer, songwriter, activist

  • Lead vocalist of the Eurythmics
  • Successful solo career with multiple Grammy Awards
  • Advocate for HIV/AIDS awareness and human rights