Anona

Anona is an English female given name of uncertain origin. It was possibly inspired by an American song of the same name written in 1903 by Vivian Grey and recorded by banjoist Vess Ossman. The lyrics tell the story of a Native American woman named Anona, set in Arizona. Since the name lacks etymological roots in English or other languages, its emergence in the early 20th century is likely due to this cultural creation, coinciding with popular interest in romanticized portrayals of Native American figures in music and literature of the era.

Although the term 'Anona' appears in scientific contexts as a taxonomic genus (often a former spelling of Annona, which includes fruits like custard apple), this is unrelated to the given name. The name saw modest use in the United States and other English-speaking countries during the early 20th century, but it has never been common.

• Meaning: Unknown; possibly invented for a fictional character
• Origin: Invented name (inspired by 1903 song)
• Type: Given name, female
• Usage: English