Anne-Grete
Germanic and Hebrew · Girl
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About the name Anne-Grete
The name 'Anne-Grete' is a compound of 'Anne,' from the Hebrew *Hannah* meaning "grace" or "favor," and 'Grete,' a German and Scandinavian short form of 'Margaret,' from the Greek *margaritēs* meaning "pearl." It is primarily used in German and Scandinavian cultures, particularly in Denmark and Norway, with no specific religious exclusivity, though both components have strong Christian associations via saints like Saint Anne and Saint Margaret.
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Etymology
The name 'Anne-Grete' is a compound of 'Anne,' from the Hebrew *Hannah* meaning "grace" or "favor," and 'Grete,' a German and Scandinavian short form of 'Margaret,' from the Greek *margaritēs* meaning "pearl." It is primarily used in German and Scandinavian cultures, particularly in Denmark and Norway, with no specific religious exclusivity, though both components have strong Christian associations via saints like Saint Anne and Saint Margaret.
Anne-Grete currently ranks #592 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1954.
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