Meaning & Origin
a diminutive of the female given name Anne
Anneke is a girl's baby name of Dutch origin, a diminutive of Anne, itself from the Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor.' In Dutch, the -eke suffix is an affectionate diminutive, making Anneke literally "little Anne" — warm, familiar, and full of fond regard.
Common in the Netherlands and Flemish Belgium, Anneke has an effortless Dutch charm that travels beautifully. It feels both approachable and subtly exotic to English-speaking parents, offering the timeless elegance of Anne with a distinctly continental personality.