"grace and beloved"
Annmarie
A graceful Irish Catholic classic honoring Mary and Anne
Meaning & Origin
"gracious gift, star of the sea"
The Story of Annmarie
Annmarie fuses Ann—from Hebrew Hannah meaning 'grace'—with Marie, the French and Catholic form of Mary from Hebrew Miriam. This combination honors two of the most venerated women in Catholic tradition: Saint Anne, the mother of the Virgin Mary, and Mary herself. The one-word form without hyphen is particularly common in Ireland and Irish-American communities, where compound Marian names have been a beloved tradition.
Annmarie (and its hyphenated form Anne-Marie) has been a steady presence in Ireland and among Irish diaspora communities in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia throughout the 20th century. It reflects the Irish Catholic tradition of honoring saints through compound names and has remained in use through multiple generations.
In Irish Catholic culture, double-Marian names like Annmarie, Marybeth, and Rosemary carry deep religious meaning and family tradition. Annmarie is particularly associated with mid-20th century Irish-American communities, where it was considered a graceful and pious choice.
Fun Facts
- Anne-Marie is the stage name of British pop singer Anne-Marie Rose Nicholson, known for Rockabye and 2002
- In Ireland, compound Marian names have been used since the Catholic tradition of naming children after multiple saints became common in the 17th century
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Famous People Named Annmarie
Anne-Marie (singer)
Musician
1991
British pop singer known for Rockabye with Clean Bandit and her solo hits 2002 and Friends
AnnMarie Thomas
Scientist
1977
American engineer and inventor who works on making science accessible through playful engineering, known for her work in...
American engineer and inventor who works on making science accessible through playful engineering, known for her work in STEM education
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #2,436
- Total SSA Count
- 74
- Cultural Origins
- Irish English American Scottish
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
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About the Name Annmarie
Annmarie is a girl name with Irish, English, American, and Scottish origins . The name means "grace and beloved" in Hebrew compound .
Annmarie is currently ranked #2,436 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Annmarie has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Annmarie include Ann, Annie, and Marie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.