Spice or herb
Derived from the name of the aromatic spice plant, which itself comes from the Greek word 'anison'. It has been used as a rare botanical name since the late 19th century, often chosen for its fragrant and culinary associations.
Less common today
Anise isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,394 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
French Resistance member during WWII
A Tok'ra scientist and host · Stargate SG-1
