Nanette as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Nanette

What is the meaning of the name Nanette ?

The baby name Nanette is a girl name 2 syllables long and is pronounced nuh-NET.

Nanette is French in Origin.

Nanette is a feminine given name that originated from the French name Anne, which means "gracious" or "full of grace." The name Nanette is a diminutive form of the name Anne, which was popularized in the 18th century. It was commonly used in France and other French-speaking countries, but it has also gained popularity in other parts of the world.

The name Nanette is pronounced as "na-NET" or "na-NETT" in English. It is a two-syllable name with the emphasis on the second syllable. The name is commonly spelled as Nanette, but it can also be spelled as Nannette or Nannetta. The name has been used for both girls and women, and it has been a popular name for baby girls in the United States since the 1940s.

The name Nanette is composed of two elements: "nan" and "ette." "Nan" is a diminutive form of the name Anne, while "ette" is a French suffix that means "little" or "small." Therefore, the name Nanette can be translated to mean "little Anne" or "small Anne." The name has been used in various forms of media, including literature, music, and film. Notable people with the name Nanette include American actress Nanette Fabray and French singer Nanette Workman.