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Nannette

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Pronounced na-NET /næˈnɛt/Medium

Meaning: A French pet form of Anne, from the Hebrew Hannah, 'grace; favor.' The doubled-n spelling gives the affectionate '-ette' a fuller, storybook look.Medium

In 30 seconds: A dainty French pet name: Nannette softens Anne ('grace,' Hebrew), said 'na-NET.' Old-fashioned and sweet.
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Origin MediumFrench, Hebrew
MeaningA French pet form of Anne, from the Hebrew Hannah, 'grace; favor.' The doubled-n spelling gives the affectionate '-ette' a fuller, storybook look.
U.S. rank (2013)#18467 ↘ Falling
2013 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1963
Total births (all-time)≈ 6,273

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196318892013

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

Nannette is a French pet form of Anne, whose root is the Hebrew Hannah, 'grace.' The ornamental double-n spelling flourished in mid-century America, peaking in 1963 before fading as trimmer names took over (said 'na-NET').

Nannette belonged to the boomer nurseries and has grown rare since. Vintage, French-flavored, and sweet.

Did you know? Nannette is a frilly French diminutive of Anne ('grace'); it peaked around 1963 and has quietly slipped from favor since.
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Nannette — French diminutive of Anne; Hebrew 'grace'

Variations

NanetteNannettNinette

Nicknames

NanNettie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nannette mean?

Nannette is a French diminutive of Ann/Anne, from the Hebrew Hannah meaning 'grace.'

How do you pronounce Nannette?

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

Is Nannette a boy or girl name?

Nannette is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Nannette?

Nannette peaked in the early sixties and is rare today.

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