Political LeaderAmerican1956 – present
Annise Parker
First openly LGBTQ+ mayor of major U.S. city, Houston Mayor 2010-2016
Biography
American politician who served as the 61st Mayor of Houston from 2010 to 2016. She was the first openly LGBTQ+ mayor of a major U.S. city.
Quick Facts
Category
Political Leader
Nationality
American
Born
1956
Thinking about the name
Annise
English origin
“A phonetic variation of Anise (the spice and plant), Annise transforms a botanical name into a uniquely spelled feminine form. The name carries subtle notes of warmth and naturalism while the Anne- prefix grounds it in traditional femininity, creating an intriguing balance between nature and heritage.”