Anneke
Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Anneke: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2008.
From its Hebrew root Hannah, meaning "grace" or "favour", Anneke is a Dutch and Frisian diminutive of Anna that has travelled widely, arriving in Scotland via European family connections. The name gained visibility through actress Anneke Wills, who played Polly in the 1960s Doctor Who series, and more recently through Dutch singer Anneke van Giersbergen, known for her soaring vocals in the rock band The Gathering. Though no major place is named directly after a bearer, the root Anna appears in countless locations, from Santa Ana to Annapolis. In Scotland, Anneke remains an uncommon but warmly recognised choice, often chosen by parents with Dutch links or those seeking a fresh variant of the perennial favourite Anna.
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20083 babies
- Latest (2008)
- #7933 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2008
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y