# Anne

/ˈæn/ (US) · CEFR A1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/anne
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

a common traditional name for a woman or girl. It is used in many different countries and languages.

For teachers: a female given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'grace'. While historically common in English-speaking contexts, it is now frequently used as a middle name or in hyphenated forms.

## Examples

- Anne is my sister's name.
- The author signed the book as Anne, though her friends called her Annie.
- Historical records indicate that Queen Anne was the last monarch of the House of Stuart, reigning during the unification of England and Scotland.

## Pitfalls

- Not "the Anne" but "Anne" — Proper names for people do not take a definite article unless referring to a specific family or a person with a specific title.

## Usage notes

- Used as a proper noun; it is always capitalized.

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