Annette

Gender: Girl
Origin: French
Meaning: Grace
Popularity: Not in the U.S. top 1,000 names

Annette Meaning and Origin

Annette is a girl’s name of French origin, meaning “grace”. Annette is derived from the French name Anne, which itself comes from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning “grace” or “favor.” It is also considered a diminutive of the name Ann, which means “gracious” or “merciful.” Annette was particularly popular in the mid-20th century, especially in English-speaking countries. It experienced a peak in popularity in the 1950s and 1960s. However, its usage has declined over the years and is less common today. Variations of the name Annette include Ann, Anna, Annie, and Anita. 

Names similar to Annette:

• Colette
• Yvette
• Odette
• Nanette
• Bernadette
• Antoinette
• Claudette
• Babette
• Jeannette
• Henriette

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