Annelise
2 syllables
♀ Female ◎ Danish / Dutch / German ◈ 2 syllables
"Grace + oath"

From Danish / Dutch / German

Annelise means grace + God's oath — blending Anne (grace) with Lise (from Elizabeth, God's oath). The compound marries the two most important biblical-feminine names. The Sound of Music carries the similar Liesl. Four syllables of Anna-Elizabeth compound, the two most important names, and the Austrian elegance of Alpine meadows.

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Annelise at a glance
MeaningGrace + oath
OriginDanish / Dutch / German
GenderFemale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 7
US Rank (today)#1336
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Why parents love Annelise
  • Anna (grace) + Lise (God's oath) = the two most important names.
  • The Sound of Music's Liesl carries similar energy.
  • Four syllables with an elegant, European sound: AN-eh-leez.
  • Anne and Lise are both embedded.
  • The compound is maximum biblical-feminine heritage.
The vibe of Annelise
graceGod's oathAnneLiseElizabethcompoundSound of MusicAlpineAustrianEuropean
Origin & history of Annelise
Hebrew Hannah (grace) + Hebrew Elisheba (God's oath) compound Annelise
1
Danish / Dutch / German roots
Annelise blends Anne (grace) with Lise (from Elizabeth, God's oath). The compound marries the two most important biblical-feminine names. The Sound of Music carries similar Austrian elegance.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: German/Scandinavian compound.
3
Today
Annelise remains a beloved choice, ranking #1336 in the US. 6,293 babies have been named Annelise since 1930.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, SSA data
How popular is Annelise?
2011 peak year
Annelise reached its widest reach during the 2010s. In 2011, 225 babies received the name (ranked #1091). In the present decade it sits well outside the top 1,000 (around #1336), with about 174 babies given the name annually. Annelise's usage has held roughly steady recently. The all-time total comes to roughly 6,293 registrations.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
225 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #1,091)
174 Avg. per year
(last decade)
1,740 Total registrations
last 10 years
6,293 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #1,336) Moderate
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Annelise
7
Life path number
The Seeker
Wisdom, introspection and spiritual depth.

Annelise's Life Path 6 is the nurturer's number — double-biblical nurturing. People named Annelise tend to be elegant, Alpine, and gifted at carrying both grace and God's oath.

Both grace and God's oath
Double-biblical
Sound-of-Music
Alpine-elegant
Anne-Lise compound
A1
N5
N5
E5
L3
I9
S1
E5
Sum: 34 → Life path 7
Personality of Annelise
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Curious & intellectual
Always questioning, always learning.
📚
Deep thinker
Surface answers don't satisfy them.
🌙
Reflective & wise
They think before they speak. Worth hearing.
🦋
Beautifully independent
Their solitude is purposeful, not lonely.
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