Annemarie

The first name Annemarie is a combination of the names Anne and Marie. Anne has its origin as a variant of the Hebrew name Anna, which means 'the Graced', 'the Charming', and 'the Graceful'.

What does the name Annemarie mean?

Annemarie is composed of the names Anne and Marie. Anne, as a variant of Anna, means 'the Graced', while Marie is a derivative of Maria. Maria is the Greek and Latin form of the Hebrew name Mirjam, which likely means 'the Gift of God', 'the Fertile', 'the Beloved', or 'the Star of the Sea'. The combination of the two names could take on meanings such as 'the graced beloved', 'the graced beauty', 'the graced bitterness', or 'the beloved of God'. The name Annemarie is common in Germany and France and has been one of the popular double names since the late 19th century. In the 1970s, its usage declined, but in recent years, its popularity has risen again. Variations such as Anne-Marie or the English spelling Annemary are also regionally popular. Pet forms like Annemie, Annemieke, Annemiek, and Annemike are also used.

Where does the name Annemarie come from?

The name Annemarie is a double form consisting of the names Anne and Marie, with roots in the Hebrew language area. Anne comes from the Hebrew term channah, meaning 'the Grace', while Marie is derived either from the word rym for 'to give' or from myr for 'to be fertile'. In ancient Hebrew, Anne means: channah = the Grace, charm, beauty (Hebrew) and Marie: rym = to give (Hebrew); myr = to be fertile (Hebrew). The languages in which the name appears are Danish, German, French, and Dutch.

How do you pronounce Annemarie?

The pronunciation of Annemarie is four to five syllables and rhythmically structured. In German pronunciation, the name is usually pronounced as 'An-ne-ma-rie' [ˈanəmaˌʁiː]. The name combines a compact initial structure with a bright final syllable, and the open vowel sequence provides a harmonious sound quality. Annemarie radiates tradition and friendliness - sonorous, balanced, and present.

When is the name day of Annemarie?

The name day of Annemarie is celebrated on July 26.

Popularity

In the late 19th century, Annemarie was widely used in Germany and ranked in the top 40 to top 90. From 1912 to 1918, it repeatedly reached the top 25, with the best position being rank 22. In the 1920s and 1930s, the name remained very popular, with stable rankings, especially in 1925 (rank 34), 1926 (rank 36), and 1930 (rank 37). In the 1940s and 1950s, the name fell into the range of top 70 to top 100.

Nicknames & pet names

Amenarie / Amie / Ammi / Anmie / Ann / Anna-Maria / Annamirl / Anne / Anne-Marie / Anneli / Annemaria / Annemie / Annemiechen / Annemiezi / Annemimi / Annemon / Annemusch / Annemäuschen / Annerie / Anni / Annie / Annimannie / Annmarie / Anschi / Marie / Mary / Ängie / Änny

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Famous people

• Annemarie Braun (main character in Else Ury's children's book series 'Nesthäkchen')
• Annemarie Brodhagen (television presenter from Germany)
• Annemarie Buntrock (poet from Germany)
• Annemarie Cordes (actress & voice actress)
• Annemarie Cox (rower from the Netherlands)
• Annemarie Eilfeld (singer)
• Annemarie Färber (German badminton player)
• Annemarie Fenzl (Austrian historian)
• Annemarie Gottfried-Frost (German artist)
• Annemarie Groen (swimmer from the Netherlands)
• Annemarie Hase (actress from Germany)
• Annemarie Heinrich (German photographer)
• Annemarie Holtz (German actress)
• Annemarie Huber-Hotz (former Swiss Federal Chancellor)
• Annemarie in der Au (German writer)
• Annemarie Kleinert (historian from Germany)
• Annemarie Köllerer (German writer)
• Annemarie König (Austrian singer)
• Annemarie Moser (Austrian writer)
• Annemarie Moser-Pröll (Austrian alpine skier)