Find out how popular the first name Anniece has been for the last 12 years (from 1980 to 1991) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Anniece by gender

Based on the last 12 years of data, Anniece is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1991, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Anniece.

The history of the first name Anniece

The name Anniece originates from the French language and culture, with its roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Old French name "Aniece," which itself is a diminutive form of the name "Anne" or "Anna." The name Anne has Hebrew origins, meaning "grace" or "favor."

In the early medieval period, the name Anniece was primarily used in regions of modern-day France and parts of Europe influenced by French culture. It was a common name among the nobility and upper classes during this time, and its diminutive form was often used as a term of endearment or familiarity.

While there are no definitive records of the name appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is possible that the name was used in certain local traditions or regional writings of the time. However, these records, if they existed, have largely been lost to history.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Anniece can be found in the birth records of a noble family in the region of Burgundy, France, in the late 12th century. A daughter born to the Count of Auxerre was named Anniece, although her specific birth year is unknown.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Anniece, including:

1. Anniece de Courtenay (c. 1225 - 1285), a French noblewoman and the wife of Guigues VII, Count of Forez.
2. Anniece de Montfort (c. 1270 - 1331), a French heiress and the daughter of Robert de Montfort, Lord of Toron.
3. Anniece de Châtillon (c. 1320 - 1389), a French nun and abbess of the Benedictine convent of Sainte-Trinité in Caen.
4. Anniece de Valois (1384 - 1439), a French princess and the daughter of King Charles VI of France.
5. Anniece de Bourbon (1476 - 1531), a French noblewoman and the wife of Claude de Lorraine, Duke of Guise.

These historical figures, while not necessarily famous in the modern sense, provide glimpses into the use of the name Anniece throughout various periods in French and European history, primarily among the nobility and aristocratic classes.

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