Anna-marie
“grace and bitterness — from Anna and Marie”
Modern coinage origin · Girl name
#1533US 2023
10Births / yr
→Stable
Top 1.1%Percentile
What does Anna-marie mean and where does it come from?
Anna-marie is a combination of the names Anna, meaning 'grace', and Marie, meaning 'bitterness'.
Cultural significance
This name is often used in English-speaking countries and reflects a trend of combining traditional names for unique identity.
Peak popularity
Reached #1533 in 2015 — currently #1533 in the US.
How else can you spell Anna-marie?
Same sound, different look — useful if you want something slightly more distinctive
What middle names flow best with Anna-marie?
Anna-marie works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful
Anna-marie Leah
One syllable · timeless choice
Anna-marie Quinn
One syllable · timeless choice
Anna-marie Blair
One syllable · on the rise
Anna-marie Ruth
One syllable · timeless choice
Anna-marie Wren
One syllable · vintage charm
Anna-marie Faith
One syllable · vintage charm
How popular is Anna-marie right now?
Holding steady — currently #1533 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
Anna-marie is exceptionally rare — it does not appear in US Social Security records, meaning fewer than 5 babies per year have received this name.
What are good nicknames for Anna-marie?
Common
AnnArie
What names sound and feel like Anna-marie?
Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Anna-marie also consider these
Ann-marie
Modern coinage · graceful, beloved —
Annamarie
Germanic · Grace, favor
Anne-marie
French · grace and bitterness
Ayva-marie
Modern coinage · fruit — from
Hannah-marie
Modern coinage · grace and bitterness
Danni-marie
Modern coinage · God is my
Angel-marie
Modern coinage · angelic — from
Ava-marrie
Modern coinage · life — from
Common questions about the name Anna-marie
What does the name Anna-marie mean?
Anna-marie means "grace and bitterness — from Anna and Marie" — a name rooted in Modern coinage tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Anna-marie?
Anna-marie is currently a distinctive and less common name as a baby name in the US and is holding steady in popularity, a reliable classic that parents consistently choose.
What is the cultural origin of Anna-marie?
Anna-marie originates from Modern coinage tradition. Modern coinage names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
What sibling names go well with Anna-marie?
Anna-marie pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar Latin heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.
Is Anna-marie more of a girl or boy name?
Anna-marie is primarily used as a girl name, giving it a clear, timeless character while remaining accessible to modern families.
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