Anemone

Anemone is a female first name of German origin, derived from the Greek term Anemóni (Ανεμώνη) and identical to the name of the flower Anemone (windflower). In its direct translation, it means 'the wind', 'the wind bride', 'the daughter of the wind', 'the wind rose', 'the wind flower', or freely interpreted as 'the beauty in motion'.

What does the name Anemone mean?

Anemone is a German first name that has its roots in the Greek Anemóni (Ανεμώνη) and also carries the name of the flower Anemone (windflower). It is directly translated as 'the wind', 'the wind bride', 'the daughter of the wind', 'the wind rose', 'the wind flower', or more freely as 'the beauty in motion'. The origin of the name lies in Ancient Greek, deriving from the components ánemos (ἄνεμος), meaning 'the wind' or 'the wind god', and ónē (όνη), a feminine patronymic suffix. The Anemone plant is associated with the ancient myth that describes the well-known love story between Adonis and Aphrodite. Other variants of the name include Anemonia, Anemona, and Annemone.

Where does the name Anemone come from?

The name Anemone has its origins in Ancient Greek and means 'the wind'.

How do you pronounce Anemone?

The pronunciation of Anemone: The name Anemone consists of four syllables and sounds lively. In German, it is usually pronounced as 'A-ne-mo-ne' [aneˈmoːnə], with the third syllable stressed on the long O. This rounded vowel gives the name a certain fullness. The repeated syllable structure creates a swinging rhythm. Anemone thus appears light and poetic - soft, melodic, and with natural elegance.

Popularity

In Germany, Anemone is considered a rare first name. In 2016, it ranked 4,471st on the list of the most common female baby names. Its highest ranking was in 2005 at position 882. In the last ten years, Anemone has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it at 7,773rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, its ranking is 5,818.

Nicknames & pet names

Ane / Anemon / Ani / Anni / Mona / Mone / Moni

Famous people

• Anemone Poland (actress and director)
• Anemone von Blomberg (model)
• Anemone Wahlert (photo model)