Annegrete

Annegrete represents a Danish variant of the name Annemargret. The combination of the first names Anne and Grete can be roughly translated as 'the graceful pearl.'

What does the name Annegrete mean?

Annegrete is a Danish variant of the name Annemargret. This double form, consisting of the first names Anne and Grete, is interpreted as 'the graceful pearl.' The name Anne has Hebrew roots and is a short form of the biblical name Hannah, which means 'the graceful,' 'the lovely,' or 'the favored.' Grete, on the other hand, is predominantly a German short form of the ancient Greek name Margarete, which translates to 'the pearl' in German. Other variants include Annegret, Annegrit, Annamargret, and Annagret.

Where does the name Annegrete come from?

The first name Annegrete has its roots in ancient Greek and ancient Hebrew and carries the meaning 'the graceful pearl.' In ancient Greek, it is derived from 'margarites,' which means 'pearl,' while in ancient Hebrew, the derivation of Anne is based on 'channâh,' which means 'grace,' 'graciousness,' 'gracefulness,' or 'loveliness.' The origin of Grete also lies in ancient Hebrew, where 'margarita' or 'margarites' stands for 'pearl.' The name is predominantly used in the Danish language.

How do you pronounce Annegrete?

The pronunciation of Annegrete is four-syllabic and rhythmically balanced. In the German language, the name is usually pronounced as 'An-ne-gre-te' [ˈanəˌɡʁeːtə], with the third syllable emphasized with a long E. This bright sound gives the pronunciation openness. The final '-te' provides a clear yet gentle ending. Thus, Annegrete appears friendly and tradition-conscious – harmonious, structured, and calm.

When is the name day of Annegrete?

The name days for Annegrete are celebrated on February 8, July 20, and July 26.

Popularity

In Germany, Annegrete is considered a rare first name. It has never found a place in the German first name charts. Its best ranking was in 1987, reaching 583rd place in the Danish name charts. From 1985 to 2024, Annegrete was given as a first name in Denmark less than ten times, placing it at 3,377th. However, in the last ten years, it has not been used at all.

Nicknames & pet names

Annchen / Anni / Gretchen / Greti