Annelise
Girl name · 14 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Annelise: 14 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2012.
Annelise is a graceful Scandinavian and Germanic elaboration of Anna, blending Anna (from the Hebrew *Hannah*, meaning "grace" or "favour") with *Lise*, a short form of Elisabeth ("God is my oath"). Its dual roots give it the poetic sense of "gracious oath" or "favoured by God." The name is most famously borne by Danish actress Annelise Reenberg, a leading lady in 1940s and 50s Nordic cinema, and by Annelise Michel, a German teenager whose tragic story inspired the book and film *The Exorcism of Emily Rose*. There are no major place connections, but the spelling Annalise—popular in English-speaking countries—remains a close variant. Though uncommon in Scotland, Annelise has a lyrical, continental charm that appeals to parents drawn to names that feel both classic and modern.
Girl 4 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20124 babies
- Latest (2016)
- #6754 babies
- Total births
- 14since 1992
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y