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Nanette

nə.ˈnɛt
Overview

Gender

feminine

Origin

Categories

comedians
composers
currently out of the US top 1000
diminutives
Elder Scrolls characters
ends in -ette
Frasier characters
vaudevillians
writers
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
62/100
classic160%
upper class120%
wholesome140%
delicate80%
refined120%
strange80%

Meaning & Etymology

Nanette is a feminine given name, primarily used in Dutch, English, and German cultures. It is a diminutive form of Anne, which itself is derived from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor'. Nanette is often used as a standalone name and carries connotations of elegance and charm.

Etymology

Original Form:

Anne

Evolution:

The name Nanette evolved as a diminutive form of Anne, gaining popularity in the 18th and 19th centuries. It became an independent given name in various European cultures.

Source:

Historical records and linguistic studies

Related Names

Annie

Variants

Nan

Variants

Nancy

Variants

Nannie

Variants

Nanny

Variants

Nan

Diminutives

Nance

Diminutives

Ana

Other Languages & Cultures

Hanna

Other Languages & Cultures

Hannah

Other Languages & Cultures

Anna

Other Languages & Cultures

Ane

Other Languages & Cultures

Anne

Other Languages & Cultures

Anna

Other Languages & Cultures

Hanna

Other Languages & Cultures

Anna

Other Languages & Cultures

Hannah

Other Languages & Cultures

Anna

Other Languages & Cultures

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