Anna Hennessey

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Anna Hennessey — grace, favor
682K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Anna Hennessey is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name Anna is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin. Dal latino Anna, dall'ebraico חַנָּה (Hannah), "grazia, misericordia." Sant'Anna è la madre della Vergine Maria. The surname Hennessey: Hennessey is an Irish surname, being the anglicised form of Ó hAonghusa. Families of this name were found in Kingdom of Uí Failghe and Kingdom of Desmond. People with the surname Brad Hennessey (born 1980), baseball player Charlotte Hennessey (1873–1928), Canadian actress; mother of Mary Pickford (Gladys Louise Smith), Lottie Pickford and Jack Pickford Dan Hennessey (1942–2024), American-Canadian voice actor Dorothy Hennessey (1913–2008), Roman Catholic religious sister and activist Gwen Hennessey (born 1932), Roman Catholic religious sister and activist John Hennessey, founder of Hennessey Pe. Anna is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 682K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Anna reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Anna

Meaning: grace, favor

Hebrew

Dal latino Anna, dall'ebraico חַנָּה (Hannah), "grazia, misericordia." Sant'Anna è la madre della Vergine Maria.

Surname: Hennessey

Irish

Hennessey is an Irish surname, being the anglicised form of Ó hAonghusa. Families of this name were found in Kingdom of Uí Failghe and Kingdom of Desmond. People with the surname Brad Hennessey (born 1980), baseball player Charlotte Hennessey (1873–1928), Canadian actress; mother of Mary Pickford (Gladys Louise Smith), Lottie Pickford and Jack Pickford Dan Hennessey (1942–2024), American-Canadian voice actor Dorothy Hennessey (1913–2008), Roman Catholic religious sister and activist Gwen Hennessey (born 1932), Roman Catholic religious sister and activist John Hennessey, founder of Hennessey Pe.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Anna is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 15%
Australia 8%
Canada 9%
Brazil 10%
Israel 6%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Anna by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name Anna has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Anne
  • Hannah
  • Annalisa
  • Annamaria
  • Anita
  • Anya

Notable People Named Anna Hennessey

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Anna Hennessey:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Anna?
The first name Anna originates from Hebrew. Dal latino Anna, dall'ebraico חַנָּה (Hannah), "grazia, misericordia." Sant'Anna è la madre della Vergine Maria.
When was Anna most popular?
The name Anna reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Hennessey?
The surname Hennessey originates from Irish. Hennessey is an Irish surname, being the anglicised form of Ó hAonghusa. Families of this name were found in Kingdom of Uí Failghe and Kingdom of Desmond. People with the surname Brad Hennessey (born 1980), baseball player Charlotte Hennessey (1873–1928), Canadian actress; mother of Mary Pickford (Gladys Louise Smith), Lottie Pickford and Jack Pickford Dan Hennessey (1942–2024), American-Canadian voice actor Dorothy Hennessey (1913–2008), Roman Catholic religious sister and activist Gwen Hennessey (born 1932), Roman Catholic religious sister and activist John Hennessey, founder of Hennessey Pe.
What are the origins of the name Anna Hennessey?
The name Anna Hennessey combines two different traditions: the first name Anna has Hebrew roots, while the surname Hennessey originates from Irish.
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