Anney is a unique and uncommon name of French origin. It is derived from the French given name Anne, which means "grace" or "favor". The name Anne is ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Hannah, which means "grace" as well.
The name Anney is believed to have been created by adding an extra 'e' at the end of the name Anne. This variation is quite rare and may have originated in France, where the name Anne was popular during the Middle Ages. However, it is important to note that there is no concrete evidence to support this theory.
While not much is known about the history of the name Anney specifically, the name Anne has a rich history dating back to ancient times. In the Bible, Hannah is the mother of Samuel, who became a prophet in Israel. The name Anne was also borne by several saints and queens throughout history, including Saint Anne, the mother of Mary and grandmother of Jesus.
Today, the name Anney remains relatively uncommon, but it is still used as a given name for girls in some parts of France and other French-speaking countries. It may be that parents choose this unique variation of Anne because they like the sound of it or because they want to honor their French heritage without using a name that is too common. Ultimately, the reasons why people choose to use the name Anney are as varied and individual as the people who bear it.
The name Anney experienced a brief peak in popularity between 1994 and 2000 with six births each year, but it has since declined to five births per year from 2007 onwards. Overall, there have been twenty-seven babies named Anney born over these years.