Anne-Louise
Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Anne-Louise: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1984.
Combining two enduring classics, Anne-Louise pairs the Hebrew Anne, meaning "grace" or "favour," with the French Louise, the feminine form of Louis, derived from the Germanic "famous warrior." The name's most celebrated bearer is the French author and intellectual Anne-Louise Germaine de Staël (Madame de Staël), whose salon shaped European Romanticism. While no specific place is directly named after an Anne-Louise, both component names are richly woven into Scottish heritage—Anne appears in royal and place names, while Louise echoes the many St. Louis-inspired locations. This hyphenated style, common in French naming, has been embraced in Scotland since the mid-20th century, offering a melodious balance of gentle grace and strong spirit, perfect for parents seeking a name with dual cultural roots.
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19843 babies
- Latest (1984)
- #5473 babies
- Total births
- 3since 1984
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y