Annecy

Annecy Meaning & Origin

About Annecy
The name "Annecy" is of French origin and is derived from the Latin name "Aniciacus." It is believed to have originated from the Celtic word "nica," meaning "lake," combined with the Gallo-Roman suffix "-acum," denoting a place. Therefore, the name "Annecy" can be interpreted as "place near the lake" or "dwelling by the lake." This name is particularly fitting as Annecy is a picturesque town located in the French Alps, known for its stunning lake, Lac d'Annecy.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Annecy are female.

Annecy Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANS
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A5020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 N AH0 S IY0
🌐 IPA
/annecy*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Annecy in Braille

Here's how to represent Annecy in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Annecy in braille

How to Spell the Name Annecy in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Annecy using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Annecy in sign language

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