Today's post celebrates Canadian women named ANNE (Ann, Ana, Anya, Annabelle, Annie, etc.) ANN comes f rom French Anne , from Late Latin Anna , referring to St. Anne, mother of Mary, and Anna the Prophetess in the Vulgate. From Greek Ἄννα ( Ánna ), from Hebrew חַנָּה ( Ḥannâ , “grace”). Occasionally reborrowed from other languages. Doublet of Ann, Ana, Anna, and Hannah. Here is a selection of Canadian women named ANNE (and variations) who have made a variety of significant contributions to Canadian life: ANNE of GREEN GABLES (fictional, but internationally influential). Anne Shirley (Actress playing her) Creative Commons Image Though fictional, Anne Shirley from Lucy Maud Montgomery’s 1908 novel has had a profound cultural impact on Canadian identity and tourism, especially in Prince Edward Island. First published: 1908 Adapted repeatedly for film and television (most recently Anne with an E, 2017–2019) Writers ANNE HEBERT(1916–2000) Anne Hebert (Creative Common...
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