Ann

The name Ann is a diminutive form of the name Anne, which is derived from the Hebrew name Hannah. Hannah is a biblical name that means 'grace' or 'favor'.

The name Ann became popular in England during the Middle Ages, and it has been a common name in many English-speaking countries since then.

In some cases, Ann is also used as a short form of the name Anna, which is a variant of the name Anne.

While Ann is traditionally a feminine name, it has occasionally been used as a masculine name as well, particularly as a variant spelling of the name Alan.