What is annie short for?

Annie is a common nickname for the given name Anne or its variants such as Anna or Annabelle. It is often used as a standalone name as well. Annie is of Hebrew origin and means "grace" or "favor". Famous Annies include Annie Oakley, a sharpshooter and performer, and Annie Lennox, a singer-songwriter. Annie has been a popular name for girls for many years and continues to be a timeless and classic choice.