The nameAnouk
Anouk is a girl's name of Dutch origin, a pet form of Anne. It has been well liked in France since the 2000s.
- Girl's name
- Dutch
Meaning
Anouk comes from Anne, from the Hebrew Hannah, "grace".
Origin
Dutch. Anouk is a common pet form of Anne in the Netherlands.
History
The actress Anouk Aimée, made famous by A Man and a Woman (1966), brought it to fame in France. Girls named Anouk celebrate their name day on Saint Anne's feast.
Did you know?
- Anouk Aimée won the best actress award at the Cannes Film Festival in 1980 for A Leap in the Dark.
Famous people named Anouk
- Anouk Aimée, actress
- Anouk Grinberg, actress
Popularity of the name Anouk
Anouk in France
Anouk was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 3,680 births over the decade, 33% of all recorded babies named Anouk. Its rise began around 1968, and it peaked in 2010. Half of all babies named Anouk in France were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 252 births a year on average, against 332 in the five years before.
Anouk in Belgium
Anouk was most popular in Belgium in the 2000s, with 1,379 births over the decade, 55% of all recorded babies named Anouk. Half of all babies named Anouk in Belgium were born before 2005, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 20 births a year on average, against 33 in the five years before.
Anouk in Switzerland
Variants and related names
Anouk in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Anouk mean?
Anouk comes from Anne, from the Hebrew Hannah, "grace".
What is the origin of the name Anouk?
Dutch. Anouk is a common pet form of Anne in the Netherlands.
Is Anouk a girl's or a boy's name?
Anouk is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Anouk?
Variants and related names of Anouk include Anne.
Who are famous people named Anouk?
Anouk Aimée, actress; Anouk Grinberg, actress.