Female Name
Annetta
an.ˈnet.ta
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
currently out of the US top 1000
diminutives
ends in -etta
Thomas Hardy characters
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
67/100
classic100%
mature65%
formal100%
upper class65%
natural65%
wholesome120%
refined80%
strange65%
complex65%
serious100%
Meaning & Etymology
Annetta is a Latinate diminutive of Anna, meaning 'grace' or 'favor'. It is often used as a given name and has historical significance in various cultures. The name Annetta is also associated with the town of Annetta, Texas, named after the daughter of the town's founder, Mr. Fraser, in the mid-1870s.
Etymology
Original Form:
Anna
Evolution:
Annetta evolved as a diminutive form of Anna, adding the suffix '-etta' to denote a smaller or more affectionate form.
Source:
Latinate origin