Annelotte

Annelotte is a feminine first name formed from the names Anne and Lotte. Anne, a variant of the name Anna, carries the meaning "the favored one."

What does the name Annelotte mean?

The name Annelotte consists of the elements Anne and Lotte. Anne, as a form of Anna, means "the favored one" and has its roots in Hebrew. Lotte is a short form of the Old High German name Charlotte, which means "the free woman." The name can also be used as a double name Anne-Lotte, and variants such as Annalotta or Anna-Lotta are also common.

Where does the name Annelotte come from?

The name Annelotte has its origins in Old High German and Hebrew, with the meanings "the favored one" and "the free woman" standing out. The Old High German part comes from Lotte, derived from karal, which means "the man, the husband," while Anne comes from channah, which means "the grace," from Hebrew. The language of the name is German.

How do you pronounce Annelotte?

The pronunciation of Annelotte is clear and rhythmic, consisting of four syllables. In the German language, the name is usually pronounced as "An-ne-lot-te" [ˈanəˌlɔtə], with the emphasis on the third syllable. The short O gives the sound a compact, rounded middle. The double T creates a distinctive pause before the end of the name. These features make Annelotte appear lively and structured – softly framed, yet clearly defined.

Popularity

In Germany, Annelotte 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 in 2010, when it reached 2,348th place. Over the last ten years, the name has been given about 20 times, which earned it the 6,729th place in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 6,110th.

Nicknames & pet names

Anni / Lottchen