Anno

The first name Anno is an old German short form of Arnold. Translated, it means something like 'the ruling eagle', 'the one who rules like an eagle', or freely interpreted 'the little eagle'.

What does the name Anno mean?

The name Anno is an old German short form of Arnold. Its direct translation is 'the ruling eagle', 'the one who rules like an eagle', or in a freer interpretation 'the little eagle'. The origins of this originally two-part first name trace back to Old High German and consist of the terms arn for 'the eagle' and waltan for 'to rule', 'to govern', or 'the ruler'. Additionally, Anno is sometimes considered an abbreviation for Hanno, which in turn derives from Johannes and in this context means 'God is gracious' as well as 'God is kind'. In general Italian, the name is also translated as 'the year'. In the Catholic Church, Anno is regarded as the patron saint against gout, which he suffered from during his lifetime. Other short forms of the name include Arne, Arno, Arnd, Arndt, Arnt, Arend, Arendt, Arent, Nolde, Noldi, and Nolte (in Low German). Anno is also a masculine form of Anna, Anne, or Anni (mother) and a Jewish short form of Johanno. In Hebrew, Anno can also mean 'the maternal one'. A prominent bearer of the name was Saint Anno, who served as Archbishop of Cologne.

Where does the name Anno come from?

The first name Anno has its roots in Old High German and means among other things 'the little eagle' or 'the ruling eagle'. The word components consist of arn, which means 'the eagle', and waltan, which means 'to rule' or 'to govern'. Languages: Old German, German.

How do you pronounce Anno?

The name Anno has a clear, two-syllable pronunciation. It is pronounced as 'An-no' [ˈano], with the open A sound conveying a direct and unadulterated tone. The double N in the middle ensures a smooth transition between the syllables. The open ending on '-o' gives the name a rounded, soft finish. Thus, Anno appears simple yet distinctive - calm and with historical depth in its sound.

When is the name day of Anno?

The name day for Anno is celebrated on December 5th, in honor of Saint Anno, who served as Archbishop of Cologne in the 11th century.

Popularity

In Germany, Anno is a common first name. Currently, it ranks 3,183rd in the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2010, reaching rank 1,169. In the last ten years, Anno has been given as a first name approximately 90 times, placing it 2,481st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,436th.

Nicknames & pet names

Annibale / Annoholiker / Annolein / Arno / Arnold

Similar first names

Famous people

• Anno Birkin (poet)
• Anno Koehler (actor)
• Anno Lauten (singer)
• Anno Saul (film director)
• Anno Schreier (German composer)
• Anno von Freising (Bishop of Freising)
• Anno von Gebhardt (German merchant)
• Anno von Köln (Archbishop of Cologne)
• Anno von Landsberg (Bishop of Minden)
• Anno von Sangerhausen (Grand Master of the Teutonic Order)
• Ferdinand Anno Smith (Dutch artist)