Annette
Annette: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈnɛt/
Meaning and origin of Annette
- A female given name from French.
Etymology
From French Annette, diminutive of Anne, from Ἄννα (Ánna), the Ancient Greek New Testament form of the Hebrew female name חַנָּה (ḥannâ, “grace, gracious”) with the French suffix ette meaning cute, adorable or little. So, Annette could mean "Little favor of God", "cute grace" or "little Anne".
How popular is Annette?
Since 1880, 169,296 girls and 499 boys in the U.S. have been named Annette (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #62 in 1960. Its highest rank for boys was #1530 in 1937. In 2025, 149 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Annette FAQ
What does the name Annette mean?
A female given name from French. From French Annette, diminutive of Anne, from Ἄννα (Ánna), the Ancient Greek New Testament form of the Hebrew female name חַנָּה (ḥannâ, “grace, gracious”) with the French suffix ette meaning cute, adorable or little. So, Annette could mean "Little favor of God", "cute grace" or "little Anne".
What is the origin of the name Annette?
Annette is listed as a name of French origin.
How popular is the name Annette?
Since 1880, 169,296 girls and 499 boys in the U.S. have been named Annette (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #62 in 1960. Its highest rank for boys was #1530 in 1937. In 2025, 149 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Annette a boy or girl name?
Annette is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 169,296 girls and 499 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.