Meanings (ES + gloss)
Anita
A diminutive of the female given name Ann. Also, a popular given name in the 19th century.
I never thought of the most brilliant and elegant women in England quite so charming as she really is, till I heard her call her younger sister "Annie". It seemed to remove at once…
Maxwelton braes are bonnie / Where early fa's the dew; / An' it's there that Annie Laurie / Gi'ed me her promise true.