Find out how popular the first name Enny has been for the last 14 years (from 1993 to 2006) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Enny by gender

Based on the last 14 years of data, Enny is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2006, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Enny.

The history of the first name Enny

The name Enny is a diminutive form of the English name Anne, which is derived from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning "grace" or "favor." The name Hannah is mentioned several times in the Old Testament, most notably as the name of the mother of the prophet Samuel.

Enny likely originated as a nickname or pet name for Anne, which has been a popular name in English-speaking countries for centuries. The earliest recorded use of the name Enny is from the late 18th century, when it was occasionally used as a diminutive form of Anne in England and other parts of the British Isles.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Enny was Enny Williamson, an English author who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. She published several novels and works of poetry, including "The Wild Irish Girl" in 1806.

Another notable individual with the name Enny was Enny Millington, an English actress and singer who performed in the late 19th century. She appeared in various plays and musicals in London's West End theaters.

In the early 20th century, Enny Holt was a British suffragette and activist who fought for women's rights and the right to vote. She was involved in several protests and demonstrations in the early 1900s.

Enny Meunier was a French painter and artist who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She was known for her impressionistic landscapes and still life paintings, and her works were exhibited in various galleries in Paris and other cities in France.

Enny Pennington was an American writer and journalist who lived in the mid-20th century. She worked for several newspapers and magazines, and published several books on travel and other topics.

While the name Enny is relatively uncommon, it has been used throughout history as a diminutive form of Anne, reflecting the long-standing popularity of that name in English-speaking cultures.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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