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Pronounced uh-NET-uh /əˈnɛt.ə/High

Meaning: Annetta is a Latinate diminutive of Anne/Anna, which descends from the Hebrew Hannah, 'grace, favour'. It is a sister-form of Annette and was well used in English and Italian-American families in the earlier twentieth century.Medium

In 30 seconds: Annetta is a soft diminutive of Anne - 'little Anne' - from the Hebrew Hannah, 'grace' (said 'uh-NET-uh').

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Origin MediumLatin, Hebrew

MeaningAnnetta is a Latinate diminutive of Anne/Anna, which descends from the Hebrew Hannah, 'grace, favour'. It is a sister-form of Annette and was well used in English and Italian-American families in the earlier twentieth century.

U.S. rank (2024)#15446 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1941

Total births (all-time)≈ 8,804

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Annetta is a Latinate diminutive of Anne or Anna - both from the Hebrew Hannah, 'grace, favour'. It stands beside Annette as a gentler, more Italianate form and was well used in English-speaking and Italian-American families in the earlier twentieth century. It has since become rare, giving it a quiet, vintage warmth (said 'uh-NET-uh').

It appears only very rarely for girls in the U.S. today. Rare, vintage, and gently old-fashioned.

Did you know? Anne, Anna, Annette, Annetta - all grow from the Hebrew Hannah, 'grace'. Annetta is the -etta form, a favourite of the early twentieth century (said 'uh-NET-uh').

Overall data confidence 65%

References - Annetta — Diminutive of Anne/Anna; Hebrew Hannah 'grace'.

Variations

AnnetteAnettaAnette

Nicknames

AnneNettaEtta

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Etta— the short form inside this one

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Annetta mean?

Annetta is a diminutive of Anne/Anna, from the Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace, favour'.

How do you pronounce Annetta?

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

Is Annetta a boy or girl name?

Annetta is a girl's name.

How popular is Annetta?

Annetta is very rare for girls in the U.S. today.