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Danette
Pronounced dah-NET /dɑˈnɛt/Medium
Meaning: A French diminutive feminine of Daniel/Daniela, from the Hebrew, 'God is my judge' (dan, 'judge', + el, 'God')Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Danette is a French diminutive feminine of Daniel/Daniela, from the Hebrew, 'God is my judge' (dan, 'judge', + el, 'God'). A crisp name (said 'dah-NET').
In the U.S. it appears rarely today, more common mid-century. Rare, God-is-my-judge at the root, and crisp.
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What does the name Danette mean?
Danette is a diminutive of Daniela, 'God is my judge' in Hebrew.
How do you pronounce Danette?
It's said dah-NET /dɑˈnɛt/ — two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Danette a boy or girl name?
Danette is a girl's name.
How popular is Danette?
Danette is a rare name in the U.S.