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Anneliese

Girl name · 19 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Anneliese: 19 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2003.

A delicate yet strong name, Anneliese is a German compound of Anna, from the Hebrew Hannah meaning “grace” or “favour,” and Liese, a short form of Elisabeth, which traces back to the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning “my God is an oath.” Thus, the full name carries the beautiful layered sense of “graced by God’s promise.” It’s a name with some beloved associations: Saint Anne, the mother of the Virgin Mary, lends the “grace” element, while perhaps most famously, Anne Frank—born Annelies Marie Frank—embodied both grace and resilience. Though the name has deep European roots, it finds a natural home in Scotland, where compound names and the Liese sound feel familiar. A notable variant is Annelise, with a single ‘s’, while pure Anneliese remains the more traditional Germanic spelling, giving it a timeless, slightly romantic quality.