'anonymity' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'anonymia,' where 'an-' meant 'without' and 'onyma' meant 'name.'

'anonymia' transformed into the Latin word 'anonymitas,' and eventually became the modern English word 'anonymity' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'without a name,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the state of being anonymous.'