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Lisa-Anne

Girl name · 9 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Lisa-Anne: 9 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1981.

Lisa-Anne is a modern compound name fusing two beloved classics: Lisa, originally a diminutive of Elizabeth (from Hebrew Elisheva, meaning "God is my oath"), and Anne, the French form of Hannah (Hebrew for "grace"). While few public figures share this exact double-barrelled form, its components shine individually—think of actress Lisa Kudrow or literary icon Anne of Green Gables. The name carries no direct place connections, but both Lisa and Anne appear frequently in Scottish births from the 1970s onward, reflecting a broader trend for hyphenated names that blend familiarity with a touch of distinction. A charming variant would be Annelisa, swapping the order for a similar melodic effect. This pairing offers a graceful balance of spiritual devotion and elegance.

Girl 3 of 52 years

Peak year
19813 babies
Latest (1991)
#6343 babies
Total births
9since 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).