Anouk
[aˈnʊk]Meaning
Dutch and French diminutive of Anna
Background Story
Anouk is a Dutch and French diminutive of Anna. It was popularised by the actress Anouk Aimée, who adopted the name after her role in the 1947 film La Maison sous la mer; before that there is little evidence of the name. It has been said to be a northern French or Breton diminutive of Anne.
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