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Anette

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Pronounced ə-NET /əˈnɛt/High

Meaning: A spelling of Annette — a French diminutive of Anne (Hannah), 'grace' — 'little Anne'Medium

In 30 seconds: Little Anne; grace: Anette spells Annette — 'little Anne'. Soft, classic, and warm (said 'ə-NET').
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Origin MediumHebrew, French
MeaningA spelling of Annette — a French diminutive of Anne (Hannah), 'grace' — 'little Anne'
U.S. rank (2025)#8407 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,728

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200319112025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Anette is a spelling of Annette — a French diminutive of Anne, from Hebrew Hannah, 'grace' — 'little Anne'. A soft, classic name across France, Scandinavia, and Germany; the one-n spelling is common in those lands (said 'ə-NET'; nickname Ana).

In the U.S. it appears in European families. Rare in this spelling, little-Anne at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Anne means 'grace' (Hebrew Hannah) — Annette is its French diminutive, 'little Anne' — Anette is a one-n spelling, soft and classic (said 'ə-NET').
Overall data confidence 68%
Behind the Name — Annette — root etymology

Variations

AnnetteAnnettAnett

Nicknames

Ana

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Anette mean?

Anette spells Annette — French 'little Anne', Hebrew 'grace'.

How do you pronounce Anette?

It's said ə-NET /əˈnɛt/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Anette a boy or girl name?

Anette is a girl's name.

How popular is Anette?

Anette is a rare name in the U.S.

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