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Dannette

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How to Pronounce Dannette

Pronounced dah-NET /dəˈnɛt/Medium

Meaning: A feminine elaboration built on Dan/Daniel, from the Hebrew for 'God is my judge,' finished with the French diminutive -ette. Close kin to Danielle and Danette.Low

In 30 seconds: A dainty midcentury name: Dannette feminizes Daniel, 'God is my judge' (said 'dah-NET'). Of its era.
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Origin LowHebrew, French
MeaningA feminine elaboration built on Dan/Daniel, from the Hebrew for 'God is my judge,' finished with the French diminutive -ette. Close kin to Danielle and Danette.
U.S. rank (2005)#14940 ↗ Rising
2005 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1965
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,155
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196519362005

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

Dannette is a feminine of Dan/Daniel, Hebrew 'God is my judge,' with a soft -ette ending. It crested around 1965 in the -ette vogue, then gave way to Danielle (said 'dah-NET').

It peaked in the mid-1960s and then declined. A dainty -ette name of its era.

Did you know? Dannette adds the French -ette to Dan/Daniel ('God is my judge'). It peaked around 1965 among -ette names like Nanette and Lynette, then faded behind Danielle (said 'dah-NET').
Overall data confidence 45%
References -- Dannette — Feminine of Dan/Daniel + -ette; Hebrew 'God is my judge'

Variations

DanetteDanielleDanetta

Nicknames

DaniNettie

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If you like Dannette…

Danielle— a like feminine of Daniel
Nanette— a like -ette vintage name
Jeanette— a like -ette classic
Lynette— a like midcentury -ette name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dannette mean?

Dannette is a feminine of Dan/Daniel (Hebrew 'God is my judge') with a French -ette ending.

How do you pronounce Dannette?

It's said dah-NET /dəˈnɛt/ -- two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Dannette a boy or girl name?

Dannette is a girl's name.

How popular is Dannette?

Dannette is a vintage -ette name; it saw its best use around the mid-nineteen-sixties and is rare today.

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