International Variations of Ann

Sweet and charming French nickname for Anne, à la Manon for Marie.

Originating as a Breton diminutive of Anne, Annick has a long history of use as a standalone name in its native region of Brittany and elsewhere. It was a Top 100 name in France from 1929 to 1970, spending several years in the Top 20 in the 1940s and 50s. It would make for a fresh twist on classic Ann or Anna.

Anice and Annis are variations of Agnes that have fallen from use, perhaps because of pronunciation issues. Neither spelling was used for any baby girls in the US in the most recent year counted, though a century ago about 100 girls were called Annis or Anice. Potential pronunciation issues ay keep parents away.

Diminutive form of Anna, pronounced "ah-nee-tsa" in Slovene, Croatian and Serbian and like Annika in Romanian.

Aniko has the feel and rhythm of a Japanese name but in fact it's an Eastern European spin on Anna.

Annik is a pleasing combination of unusual and familiar. As first Ann and now Anna become overused, you might want to explore its wilder variations such as this Eastern European short form.