Meaning and origin
Anneke is a Dutch girl name. The meaning of the name is `Gracious`.
Where is it used? The name Anneke is mainly used in Dutch.
How do they say it elsewhere? Ayn (In Russian) áine (In Irish) Hannah (In English, Jewish, French and in the bible) Ann (In English)
In combination with other names: In German and in Scandinavian: Anneliese (F) In English and in Dutch: Lisanne (F) In English (Modern): Rebeccanne (F) In English: Maryanne (F) In English: Maryann (F) In English: Luanne (F) In English: Leanne (F) In English: Lorraine (F) In English: Rosanne (F) In Dutch and in German: Annemarie (F)
See also In Polish: Anka (F) In German: Anke (F) In French, English and in German: Anne (F) In French: Ninon (F) In French: Annette (F) In English and in Italian: Annetta (F) In English: Nanette (F) In English: Annie (F) In Breton: Annick (F)
What Anneke`s say about their name
The best thing about the name Anneke: It is different and I always get comments on it
The worst thing about the name: Having to spell it people and then they want you to repeat it like they don't believe you. Although people tend to like it more once they have seen it written.
If my name wasn`t Anneke....: When I was 8 I wanted to change my name to Wednesday. Glad that didn't happen!
Extra information: I love my name and the fact it connects me to my Dutch heritage
The best thing about the name Anneke: The many compliments on how nice my name is
The worst thing about the name: having to spell it everytime I say it
If my name wasn`t Anneke....: There weren't any backups :)
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Anneke: It means Grace :-)
The worst thing about the name: the people can't pronounce it correctly... some call me Anek or Anika or even Anker... hahaha. What is so difficult
If my name wasn`t Anneke....: It would have been Dedrè and i realy dont like that name...So i'm glad my mon stuck to Anneke...
Extra information: I like the name Anastacia though...
The best thing about the name Anneke: its different
The worst thing about the name: I have to spell my name wrong so that people can say it and they still cant say it.
If my name wasn`t Anneke....: i wouldnt change it because its different,
Extra information: say it right! lol
The best thing about the name Anneke: not too many people have your name
The worst thing about the name: its rare when anyone pronounces it correctly, though humourus.
If my name wasn`t Anneke....: im sure...
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Anneke: it's a beautiful name. beautiful for a baby girl, young woman, and woman. it's unique and sounds very beautiful
The worst thing about the name: being called hannaka
If my name wasn`t Anneke....: nope
Extra information: nope