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Hannah, also spelled as Hana, Hanna, or Chana, finds its origins in the Hebrew name “Channah” meaning “grace” or “favor.” The modern spelling ‘Hannah’ comes from the Puritans of the 16th and 17th centuries. Hannah is a common female name, especially among Christians. The Biblical name from the Old Testament portrays Hannah as the wife of Elkanah’s and the mother of the prophet Samuel. The most popular short form of Hannah is Anna, which is used worldwide.
From shortened forms or funny jargons, the name Hannah has derived many variations over the years. Keep scrolling this post for some creative short names or nicknames for Hannah. You would find some funny, witty, and historical derivations of the name.
71 Creative Short Names Or Nicknames For Hannah, With Meanings
1. Ana
Ana is a feminine and most common variant of Hannah or Anna. The version is found in Fijian, Spanish, Romanian, Croatian, Portuguese, Slovene, Serbian, Macedonian, Bulgarian, Georgian, Tongan, Balkans, Iberian Peninsula and South America.
2. Anaïs
Anaïs is the Occitan and Catalan form of Anna. Many English translations of the Old Testament use the name Hannah instead of Anna. The name was borne by several Russian royals, including an 18th-century empress of Russia.
3. Anica
The Slovene, Croatian and Serbian name is a diminutive of Anna and is a short form of Hannah.
4. Ann
Ann or Anne is a Latin female name representing the Hebrew name Hannah, which means ‘favor’ or ‘grace.’
5. Anna
A form of Channah or Hannah, Anna is from the Greek and Latin Old and New Testament. In England, Anna has been used along with other vernacular forms such as Ann and Anne since the late middle ages. Anna is currently the most common spelling of Hannah in English-speaking countries, though the biblical form ‘Hannah’ is still the most popular.
6. Annabelle
The name Annabelle is influenced by Anna, a variant of Hannah. It has its roots in Scotland since the middle ages. It is a combination of Anna and Bella and most used by the English and Dutch.
7. Annie
Hannah is lovingly called Hanny, and a short form for Hanny is Annie.
8. Annick
Annick is a French form of Breton Annaig, a diminutive of Anna, which a short form of Hannah.
9. Antje
The name is a Frisian, Dutch, and Low German diminutive of Anna, a name which is a derivative of Hannah. The name is pronounced as “AHN-tyə.”
10. Anuki
Anuki is a diminutive of Ana, pronounced as Ah-Nah. It is the Georgian name for Hannah.
11. Channah
Channah is a Biblical Hebrew form of the name Hannah, meaning “favor, grace.”The root of the name חָנַן (Chanan) is found in the Old Testament as the name of the wife of Elkanah.
12. Ganna
It is an alternate transcription of Ukrainian Ганна, which written in English transcribes to Hannah.
13. Ha Ha
If you are looking for a funny form of Hannah, you could go with Ha ha. It is suitable for someone who laughs at her jokes.
14. Hammy
It is a dramatic and hyperactive version of Hannah. The name originates in the Netherlands. Hammy gained popularity as a hyperactive squirrel character in the comic strip and film Over the Hedge.
15. Han
Comprising the first three letters of Hannah, Han is often used by family and friends as a loving name.
16. Hana
Hana is a form of Hannah used in several languages, including Czech, Slovak, Croatian, Slovene, and Sorbian. The Czech pronounce it as HA-na.
17. Hans/Hanns
Han extended to Hans or Hanns, is colloquially easier to call.
18. Han Han
If you are looking for a cute name, Han Han can be an adorable choice.
19. Hanakin
It is suitable for a girl named Hannah who loves holidays.
20. Hanky
If you are looking for a naughty short form of Hannah, Hanky can be a lovely choice.
21. Han-a-land
Just like we say someone lives in la-la land, a Hannah who lives in her little world can be nicknamed as Han-a-land.
22. Hanna
It is the Welsh pronunciation for Hannah. This nickname is also seen among the Hebrews, Germans, and Dutch.
23. Hannah Banana
The name sounds fun, sweet, and filled with affection.
24. Hani
The Arabic version of Hannah means happy and carefree. In Hawaiian, Hani means “to move lightly. Interestingly, Hani is masculine in Arabic and a unisex name in Hawaiian.
25. Hannabelle
A common nickname for Hannah is Anabelle and Hannaballe is simply a wordplay.
26. Hannaconda
Hannaconda finds reference to “Anaconda” by the Trinidadian and Tobagonian American rapper Nicki Minaj.
27. Hannahbee
Hannahbeerefers to a cute baby and could be an ideal choice for a little Hannah.
28. Hanna Belle
A beautiful girl is called a belle. If your Hannah is sweet and beautiful, you can call her Hanna Belle.
29. Hannah Bug
A bug is a pretty little insect. If your Hannah is an adorable girl, you can call her Hannah Bug.
30. Hannah Core
In case, your Hannah has been through many hardships and is tough to the core, you can give her the nickname Hannah Core.
31. Hannah Gail
A cute nickname for Hannah is also Hannah Gail.
32. Hannah Hunnie
It is a lovely nickname for Hannah that many would like.
33. Hannah K
Hanna K. is a 1983 American drama film depicting the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. In the movie, Hanna K. was a lawyer assigned to defend a Palestinian accused of terrorism and infiltration. The character became a famous name for strength and integrity.
34. Hannah Lou
A gorgeous Hannah with a friendly nature can be nicknamed Hannah Lou.
35. Hannah-lou-li-lo
Hannah-lou-li-lo is only an exaggerated version of Hannah Lou.
36. Hannah Love
There isn’t much to this pet name except that we call a loved one ‘My love.’ You can dearly call your Hannah as Hannah Love.
37. Hannah Montana
Hannah Montana refers to the Disney movie Hannah Montana. The protagonist of the show/movie was a pop singer, played by Miley Cyrus.
38. Hannah Munchkin
Munchkin is a word we use for someone we love a lot. Some people even use it for their partners. Hannah Munchkin makes for a cute pet name.
39. Hannah Panda
If your baby Hannah is cute and cuddly and you love to squash her like a stuffed toy, you can call her Hannah Panda.
40. Hannah Storm
It is a suitable nickname for an iconic figure who can take the world by storm.
41. Hannalia
Hannalia is a pet name suitable for someone who likes to spend a lot.
42. Hanne
It is a simple and intelligent-sounding name for a little girl with the name Hannah.
43. Hannele
A diminutive of the name Hannah or Johanna, Hannele is commonly used in Finland. Hannele Pokka was a famous Finnish politician and former governor of the province of Lapland.
44. Hanners
Hannah, who has a trendsetting nature, can be named Hanners. Originally, the name is of Anglo-Saxon origin and comes from the baptismal name, Haine.
45. Hanneza
The name is an endearment for someone called Hannah.
46. Hannie Bear
A cute, cuddly little Hannah can be lovingly called Hannie Bear.
47. Hannie Doll
Hannie doll is a name given to Hannah, who reminds you of a doll. The term ‘doll’ is often used as an endearment for someone we find cute and playful.
48. Hanniel
Hanniel is a boy’s name ofHebrew origin. It means “grace of God”and is a rendition of the female name Hannah.
49. Hanny
Hanny is a diminutive form of Hannah and finds its origin in the Hebrew language. It means “He (God) has favored me.”You can find its roots in America, where Hannahmeans ‘grace.’
50. HannyNannany
Hanny Nannany is suitable for an elderly named Hannah.
51. Hanny Penny
The name might be derived from the James Bond character, Manipeni. Hanny Penny is a pet name for a smart individual who is strategic and practical.
52. Hanny Girl
If you know a Hannah, who is exploring, inquisitive, and sensible, you can call her Hanny Girl.
53. HannyToodle
A toddler who is just learning to walk and loves waddling around the house is often called HannyToodle in English-speaking countries. The name is a play on their original name Hannah.
54. Hansbonanas
Hansbonanas is a nickname that sounds sweet but has no meaning. It would be suitable for Hannah, who is adventurous and loves experimenting with crazy things.
55. Hansy
Hansy is a thoughtful short name for Hannah.
56. Han Solo
The name refers to the Star Wars character Han Solo created by American film director George Lucas.
57. Hanson
It is amale name of German, Scandinavian, and Danish origin and means “son of Hans.”Howard Hanson is also a famous composer.
58. Harnie
Harnie sounds an ambitious nickname for Hannah.
59. Henda
It is a diminutive and a Yiddish variant of Hannah.
60. Henye
Henye is a Yiddish variant of Hannah that has a charming sound to it.
61. Hurricane Hannah
It is suitable for someone who is quick on her feet, quick-witted, smart, alert, intelligent, and the likes.
62. Johanna
The biblical name Hanna is said to be a short form of Johanna. Some Hannahsare thus called Johanna too.
63. Juana
Hannah is pronounced as Juana in Spain and is the Spanish form of Iohanna. The English, Polish and Biblical form of the name is Joanna. This name was borne by Juana the Mad, a 16th-century queen of Castile.
64. Nah Nah
Nah Nah is a term used to say ‘no’ colloquially. It is a funny and a popular name in Canadanickname for anyone who loves telling stories or has the habit of saying ‘no.’
65. Nan
A beautiful and strong girl called Hannah is often referred to as Nan.
66. Nana
Nana is an endearing name for grandmother and a mature Hannah. Nana Mouskorie was a Greek singer born in 1934, famous for her song ‘Seasons in the Sun.’
67. Nany
The name Nany is suitable for a caring girl named Hannah.
68. Nayah
Nayah is a nickname given to a gorgeous and charming Hannah. The origin of this name is believed to be Hebrew or English, meaning “god answered.”
69. Panna
Panna is a short name for Hannah or Anna in Hungarians.
70. Shiloh Hour/Shiloh Hannah
Hannah is a biblical name. But as the story goes, Hannah was also a woman praying like a drunkard because of her bareness. Thus, a creative rendition of this name is “Shiloh Hour,” or in some cases “Shiloh Hannah.”
71. Quanna
An African American pronunciation of the name Hanna is Quanna. It is a combination of the popular name prefixes Qua and Anna. In English, the name is pronounced as KWAHN-ə.
In 2020, Hannah was voted the 39th most popular name in the United States, while in 2019, it stood at rank 32 according to the Social Security Administration data. The consistently popular name has even stayed in the top five from 2000 to 2004. Hannah has been adopted all over the world in various languages, spellings, pronunciations, and forms. The name is also popular with many easy pet names.
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