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Elizabeth-Anne

Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Elizabeth-Anne: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1981.

Elizabeth-Anne brings together two timeless names with deep biblical roots. Elizabeth stems from the Hebrew Elisheba, meaning "God is my oath," while Anne derives from Hannah, meaning "grace" or "favour." This elegant pairing creates a name of quiet strength and devotion. A notable bearer is Elizabeth Ann Seton, the first native-born American saint, who exemplified compassion and resilience. The double-barrelled format is especially popular in Scotland, where combining family or honour names is a cherished tradition, giving Elizabeth-Anne a sense of heritage and continuity. While neither half has direct place connections, the name Anne appears in many royal and historical contexts, including the biblical mother of Mary. The hyphenated form allows parents to blend two beloved names into one distinctive and graceful choice.

Girl 1 of 52 years

Peak year
19813 babies
Latest (1981)
#5373 babies
Total births
3since 1981
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 1981 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).