Nanette

At a Glance: Name: Nanette – Meaning: grace (via Anne/Hannah) – Origin: French (diminutive of Anne/Nan) – Gender: primarily used for girls – Pronunciation: nah-NET

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Nanette is a French diminutive of Anne (or Nan), and through that connection it carries the meaning grace. Social Security records for the name span 1892 through 2023, giving over a century of usage to look back on.

Meaning & Origin of Nanette

Meaning: Grace (via Anne/Hannah).

Origin: French (diminutive of Anne/Nan).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Nanette

Phonetic: nah-NET   IPA: /næˈnɛt/

Popularity of Nanette

Nanette peaked in 1956, when 756 babies were given the name, putting it at #319 nationally that year. By 2023 it had dropped to #10905, with just 9 babies given the name.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1892–2023.

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FAQ

What does the name Nanette mean?

Grace (via Anne/Hannah). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Nanette)

How do you pronounce Nanette?

Nanette is pronounced nah-NET (IPA: /næˈnɛt/).

Is Nanette a popular name right now?

Nanette peaked at #319 in 1956 and is ranked #10905 as of 2023. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1892–2023.)

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