Annette
Annette is a Christian girl name of Hebrew, via French origin, meaning “Grace”.
| Meaning | Grace |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hebrew, via French |
| Pronunciation | an-NET |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | France, United States, Germany, Denmark |
Meaning and origin of Annette
Annette is a French diminutive of Anne, which comes from the Hebrew Hannah, 'grace' or 'favour'. It spread to English-speaking countries in the twentieth century and peaked in the 1950s and 1960s. Annette Funicello, of The Mickey Mouse Club, and the actor Annette Bening are well-known bearers. In Germany and Scandinavia the spelling Anette is also common.
Is Annette a Christian name?
Annette shares the Christian background of Anne, the name tradition gives to the mother of the Virgin Mary, and of Hannah, mother of the prophet Samuel in the Hebrew Bible.
How popular is Annette?
Familiar among women born in the mid-twentieth century; rarely given to babies today.
Gifts with the name Annette
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Spellings and variants of Annette
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Annette mean?
Annette means 'Grace'. It is of Hebrew, via French origin.
Is Annette a Christian name?
Annette shares the Christian background of Anne, the name tradition gives to the mother of the Virgin Mary, and of Hannah, mother of the prophet Samuel in the Hebrew Bible.
How do you pronounce Annette?
Annette is pronounced an-NET.
Is Annette a boy or girl name?
Annette is usually a girl name.