The name Anais means Gracious, Merciful and is of French origin. Anais is a name that's been used primarily by parents who are considering baby names for girls.
Possibly a combination of Ana and Isabel. Pronounced Ah-na-EESE. Anais Nin, writer.
Baby Names Tip: Don't give your child a nickname (i.e. "Jimmy") as a given name on their birth certificate. Let them have the flexibility to choose. Remember, you're not just naming a baby, you're also naming an adult!