Annedore

The first name Annedore for girls is a combination of the names Anne and Dore. Here, Anne represents a variant of Hannah.

What does the name Annedore mean?

Annedore is a girl's name that consists of the elements Anne and Dore. Anne, as a variant of Hannah, translates to mean 'the graceful one,' 'the charming one,' or 'the favored one.' The origins of the name lie in ancient Hebrew, derived from the term channâh (חַנָּה), which means 'grace,' 'graciousness,' 'elegance,' 'charm,' 'he was gracious,' and 'he showed favor.' This, in turn, comes from the root ḥanān (חָנַן), which denotes 'to be gracious,' 'to show mercy,' and 'to grant favor.' Dore is considered a short form of Dorothea, which has its origin in the ancient Greek Dorotheos (Δωρόθεος). Here, the meaning is 'the little gift of God' or 'the small divine gift.' This derivation comes from the ancient Greek words dôron (δῶρον) for 'gift' or 'present' and theós (θεός) for 'God' or 'divine.' The complete double name is Anne-Dore.

Where does the name Annedore come from?

The name Annedore has its roots in ancient Greek and ancient Hebrew and carries the meanings 'the graceful one' and 'the little gift of God.'

How do you pronounce Annedore?

The pronunciation of Annedore is four syllables long and softly rounded. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'An-ne-do-re' [ˈanəˌdoːʁə], with the emphasis on the third syllable with a long O. This deeper vowel gives the sound warmth. The final '-re' provides a soft ending. As a result, Annedore appears friendly and tradition-conscious – harmonious, calm, and sonically balanced.

Popularity

In Germany, Annedore is a rather rare first name. In 2018, it ranked 4,078th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2015 with 2,766th place. In the last ten years, Annedore has been given about 20 times, placing it 6,729th in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 8,112th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ando / Anne / Dori / Dorle

Famous people

• Annedore Christians (writer and painter)
• Annedore Kleist (German actress)
• Annedore Leber (German publicist)
• Annedore Prengel (German educational scientist)
• Annedore Richter (German volleyball player)
• Annedore Windler (politician)