Annette
Pronunciation: [ uhn-EHT ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Annette first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 350 babies have been named Annette in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Annette is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,275 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,275
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Annette
Annette is a boy name .
Is Annette a boy or girl name? Annette is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,275 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,304. Annette is more commonly used as a girl name.
Annette is currently ranked #20,275 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Annette include Ann, Anne, Anney, Anneie, Tte, Ttey, Any, Anie, and Annkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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