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Annett
How to Pronounce Annett
Pronounced uh-NET /ΙΛnΙt/Medium
Meaning: Annett is a spelling of Annette, the French diminutive of Anne, from the Hebrew Hannah, 'grace' or 'favor'. The -ette ending means 'little', so the name reads as 'little Anna', a graceful, endearing classic.Medium
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Annett is a spelling of Annette, the French pet form of Anne, itself from the Hebrew Hannah, 'grace' or 'favor'. The -ette ending marks it as 'little Anna', warm and affectionate.
In the SSA records it belongs to the mid-century cohort, peaking around 1960 and fading afterward, always rare beside the fuller Annette. It reads as a tidy, old-fashioned variant of a graceful classic.
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What does the name Annett mean?
Annett is a form of Annette, meaning 'little Anna', from the Hebrew Hannah, 'grace'.
How do you pronounce Annett?
It's said uh-NET /ΙΛnΙt/ β two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Annett a boy or girl name?
Annett is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Annett?
Annett is a rare spelling of Annette, most seen in the mid-twentieth century.