"grace, favor"
Origin: Hebrew via French
Language: French
Annette
Pronunciation: [ uhn-EHT ]
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"little Anne, dear Anne"
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The Story of Annette
Annette is a French diminutive of Anne, which derives from the Hebrew Channah, meaning 'grace,' 'favor,' or 'He has favored me.' The French diminutive suffix -ette makes Annette literally 'little Anne' or 'dear Anne.' The name spread widely through French cultural influence across Europe and the Americas during the 17th-19th centuries, becoming a fixture of European aristocratic and bourgeois naming conventions.
Annette was extremely popular in the United States from the 1940s through the 1960s, when it regularly ranked in the top 50. Its peak was around 1955, driven by the enormous popularity of actress and Mouseketeer Annette Funicello, whose wholesome image defined American girlhood for a generation.
In France, Annette has been a beloved name for centuries, appearing in French literary and theatrical works. In the United States, Annette became an icon of 1950s-60s American innocence through Funicello's Disney Mouseketeer and beach film career.
Historical Record
Annette first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 120,095 babies have been named Annette in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Annette is past its peak , currently ranked #1,304 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Annette Funicello was the most popular Mouseketeer on the original Mickey Mouse Club (1955-1959)
- Annette was a top-50 name in the United States from the 1940s through the 1960s
- The French -ette diminutive suffix was highly fashionable in American naming between 1920-1970, giving us Annette, Nanette, Suzette, and Jeanette
Annette in Other Languages
Dutch
Annette
French
Annette
German
Annette
Italian
Annetta
Spanish
Anita
Popularity Over Time
#1,304
Current Rank
Peaked 1960
Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
Famous People Named Annette
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Annette Bening
Actor
1958
Four-time Academy Award nominated American actress known for American Beauty, The Kids Are All Right, and Being Julia
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Annette Funicello
Entertainer
1942
American actress, singer, and original Disney Mouseketeer, star of 1960s beach party movies with Frankie Avalon
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #1,304
- Total SSA Count
- 176
- Cultural Origins
- French English German Scandinavian
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Formal
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
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Common Nicknames
Annie
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Net
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Frequently Asked Questions About Annette
What does the name Annette mean?
"grace, favor" (from Hebrew via French). "little Anne, dear Anne" (from French). Annette is a French diminutive of Anne, which derives from the Hebrew Channah, meaning 'grace,' 'favor,' or 'He has favored me.' The French diminutive suffix -ette makes Annette literally 'little Anne' or 'dear Anne.' The name spread widely through French cultural influence across Europe and the Americas during the 17th-19th centuries, becoming a fixture of European aristocratic and bourgeois naming conventions.
What is the origin of the name Annette?
Annette has Hebrew via French, French, English, German, and Scandinavian origins. In Hebrew via French, it means "grace, favor". In French, it means "little Anne, dear Anne".
Is Annette a boy or girl name?
Annette is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #1304. As a boy name, it is ranked #20275. Annette is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Annette?
Annette is pronounced uhn-EHT.
How popular is the name Annette?
Annette is currently ranked #1304 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Annette?
Common nicknames for Annette include Annie, Ann, Nettie, and Net.
What are good middle names for Annette?
Popular middle name pairings include Annette Marie, Annette Louise, Annette Claire, Annette Renee, Annette Nicole, Annette Simone, and Annette Elise.
What are good sibling names for Annette?
Names that pair well with Annette as siblings include Colette, Suzette, Henri, Pierre, Madeleine, Brigitte, and Claude.
How many syllables does Annette have?
Annette has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Annette a common or rare name?
Annette is an uncommon name, ranked #1304 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
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About the Name Annette
Annette is a girl name with French, English, German, and Scandinavian origins . The name means "grace, favor" in Hebrew via French .
Is Annette a boy or girl name? Annette is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #1,304 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #20,275. Annette is more commonly used as a girl name.
Annette is currently ranked #1,304 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Annette has 2 syllables and is pronounced uhn-EHT, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Annette include Annie, Ann, Nettie, and Net. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Annette include Anne, Annelise, Anneliese, Annemarie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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