Anique as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Anique

What is the meaning of the name Anique ?

The baby name Anique is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced French: /a.nik/ (ah-neek); English: /əˈniːk/ (uh-NEEK).

Anique is French in Origin.

Anique is a French- and Dutch-leaning feminine name formed on the base Anne (from Hebrew Hannah, “grace; favor”) with the -ique ending familiar from Monique and Veronique. It sits near the Scandinavian/German Annika and the Dutch Aniek, and is sometimes chosen as a sleek, francophone-styled twist on Anika. In multicultural contexts it may be confused with the Yoruba name Anike, which is unrelated in origin and means “cherished” or “pampered.”

Use of Anique surfaces in Belgium, the Netherlands, and France from the late 20th century, remaining rare compared with Annick in Breton/French and Aniek in Dutch. It appeals to parents seeking a modern, international sound while retaining the timeless Anne/Anna lineage. Related forms and variants include Anne, Anna, Hannah, Annie, Ann, Annick, Aniek, Anika, and Annika; diminutives such as Ani, Nika, and Nikki are common. The core European meaning aligns with “grace.”