Ann is the English short form of Anne — from the Hebrew *Channah* ("grace, favor"). **A top-50 US baby name from 1880 to 1972**. **The single-n spelling differentiates Ann from the more common Anne; both share the same Hebrew root**. **Ann Wilson (born 1950)** — American singer; lead vocalist of Heart (*Barracuda*, *Magic Man*, *Crazy on You*); inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2013). **Ann Curry (born 1956)** — American journalist; co-host of NBC's *Today Show* (2011-2012); reported from over 40 conflict zones. **Ann Bancroft (born 1955)** — **American polar explorer; first woman to cross the ice to both the North Pole (1986) and the South Pole (1993); first woman to ski across Greenland's ice cap**. **Ann Patchett, Ann Druyan, Ann Romney, Ann Coulter** — others. **Ann Landers** (Esther Lederer) — twin sister of Abigail Van Buren.
Featured throughout American history.
Ann reduces to seven — the number of grace.