Grace or favored
Hanny is primarily a diminutive form of Hannah or Johanna. It shares the Hebrew root 'Channah', which translates to grace or favor. While rare as a standalone name in the United States, it has historical use in Dutch and German-speaking regions.
Less common today
Hanny isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,647 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Renowned Dutch poet and translator
Swiss painter and illustrator
Swiss women's rights advocate and politician
