Anne-Marie

The female double name Anne-Marie consists of the two names Anne and Marie. Anne is an English-French variant of Anna, which has its origins in Hebrew and means 'the favored one' or 'the graceful one'.

What does the name Anne-Marie mean?

The double name Anne-Marie consists of the names Anne and Marie. Anne is an English-French form of Anna and originates from Hebrew, where it means 'the favored one' or 'the graceful one'. Marie is a variant of Maria, whose Greek and Latin equivalents trace back to the Hebrew name Mirjam. Translated, the name could be interpreted as 'the gift of God', 'the fruitful one', 'the bitter one', 'the beloved one', or 'the one loved by God', as well as 'the sea star'. Since the late 19th century, Anne-Marie has been one of the most sought-after double names in Germany.

Where does the name Anne-Marie come from?

The etymology of Anne-Marie refers to a female double name with ancient Hebrew and Hebrew roots, encompassing the meanings 'the favored one' and 'the gift of God'. In ancient Hebrew, Anne is interpreted as channah, meaning 'grace', 'elegance', or 'charm', and Marie as rym, meaning 'to give', or myr, meaning 'to be fruitful'. The name is widespread in the languages of German, English, and French.

How do you pronounce Anne-Marie?

The pronunciation of Anne-Marie is three syllables and softly structured. In the German language, the name is typically pronounced as 'An-ne Ma-rie' [ˈanə maˈʁiː], with the second half of the name carrying the main stress with a long 'i'. This bright sound gives the name a lightness. The open vowels create a harmonious and flowing overall effect, making Anne-Marie appear friendly and melodious – balanced, feminine, and present.

When is the name day of Anne-Marie?

The name day for Anne-Marie is celebrated on July 26.

Popularity

In Germany, Anne-Marie is a widely used first name. In 2023, it ranked 3,081 on the list of the most common names for newborn girls. The highest ranking was achieved in 1949 at position 171. In the last ten years, Anne-Marie has been given as a first name about 90 times, placing it at 2,711 in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks at 2,404.

Nicknames & pet names

Ann / Anne / Anni / Marie

Similar first names

Famous people

• Anne-Marie Blanc (Swiss actress)
• Anne-Marie Bubke (German film and theater actress)
• Anne-Marie David (French singer)
• Anne-Marie Duff (British actress)
• Anne-Marie Durand-Wever (gynecologist, co-founder of Pro Familia)
• Anne-Marie Johnson (actress from the USA)
• Anne-Marie Lizin (Belgian politician)
• Anne-Marie Miéville (Swiss filmmaker and writer)
• Anne-Marie Nicholson alias 'Anne-Marie' (British singer)
• Anne-Marie Tausch (professor of psychology)
• Anne-Marie of Denmark (former queen of Greece)
• Anne-Marie of Denmark and Greece (former queen of Greece)
• Annemarie Eifeld (singer)
• Annemarie Moser-Pröll (skier)