Aniston
English · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Aniston
The given name 'Aniston' is a modern English surname-turned-first-name, meaning "son of Annis," derived from the medieval English female given name Annis (a form of Agnes, from Greek *hagnē* meaning "chaste" or "holy").
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Etymology
The given name 'Aniston' is a modern English surname-turned-first-name, meaning "son of Annis," derived from the medieval English female given name Annis (a form of Agnes, from Greek *hagnē* meaning "chaste" or "holy"). It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, notably gaining popularity as a first name after the actress Jennifer Aniston, with no specific religious or historical significance beyond its patronymic origin.
Aniston currently ranks #3,001 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2011.
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