US Popularity Rank: 4340

Origin: Irish

Meaning: Town of Anis; Pure; Holy

Aniston is a household name throughout the world, with fans of the hit sitcom Friends growing up watching Jennifer Aniston on their television screen—however, the meaning and origin of this name is rather uncertain. It has English origins as a habitational name, meaning “town of Anis,” while in Irish, it is claimed as an anglicization of the surname McAniston_. The name Aniston is also considered an alternative to Agnes, which derives from the Greek name Hagne,_ meaning “pure” and “holy.” Aniston is definitely a given name that will turn heads, and it offers a number of adorable nicknames.