'anonymity' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'anōnymia', where 'a-' meant 'not' and 'onoma/onyma' meant 'name'.

'anonymity' changed from Late Latin 'anonymitas' and Old French 'anonymité', and eventually became the modern English word 'anonymity' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'without a name', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the state of being anonymous'.