The nameAny

Any is an old French pet form of Anne.

Meaning

From the Hebrew Hannah, "grace".

Origin

French, of Hebrew origin.

History

In France it was mostly given from the 1930s to the 1950s.

Popularity of the name Any

Any in France

1944peak year (45 births)
640babies named Any in France since 1900
02345 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Any was most popular in France in the 1940s, with 310 births over the decade, 48% of all recorded babies named Any. Its rise began around 1914, and it peaked in 1944. Half of all babies named Any in France were born before 1946, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.

Variants and related names

Any in our baby name lists

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Any mean?

From the Hebrew Hannah, "grace".

What is the origin of the name Any?

French, of Hebrew origin.

Is Any a girl's or a boy's name?

Any is a girl's name.

What are the variants of the name Any?

Variants and related names of Any include Anne.