Grace; favor
Annelle is a diminutive of Anne, combining the Hebrew root for 'grace' with the French diminutive suffix '-elle'. It emerged as a stylish elaboration in the early 20th century, particularly in the American South.
Less common today
Annelle isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,952 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A shy beautician and central character in the play and film · Steel Magnolias
Prominent American political scientist and researcher
