'Annie' originates from English, ultimately from the name 'Anne' (Old French/Latin), which traces back to Hebrew 'Hannah' meaning 'grace' or 'favor'.

'Annie' developed as a diminutive form of the medieval English and Old French name 'Anne', which itself came from Latin 'Anna' and Greek 'Ἄννα' from Hebrew 'חַנָּה' (Hannah).

Initially the root name meant 'grace' or 'favor' in Hebrew; over time it became used primarily as a personal name and 'Annie' as its affectionate diminutive.