Breton girl name
Annaïg Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Annaïg means grace. A Breton diminutive of Anna, with the Breton ending -ig
Annaïg is a traditional Breton diminutive of Anna, built with the affectionate ending -ig that is common in Breton. Anna itself comes from the Hebrew Hannah, meaning grace. The name is also written Annick in French, and it was well used in Brittany in the twentieth century. The two dots over the i show that the vowels sound separately. It has a sweet, small-scale feel that suits a gentle girl and links directly to Breton language and culture.
Variants of Annaïg
AnnaïkAnnickAnaïg
Annaïg popularity: Ireland vs the US
Annaïg does not appear in the official Irish or US baby name rankings, which only list names given to a handful of babies a year. It is a rare choice in both countries.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Annaïg mean?
Annaïg means "grace". A Breton diminutive of Anna, with the Breton ending -ig.
How do you pronounce Annaïg?
Annaïg is pronounced ah-NAH-eek.
What is the origin of Annaïg?
Annaïg is of Breton origin. A Breton diminutive of Anna, with the Breton ending -ig.