Meaning and origin
Annette is a French girl name. The meaning of the name is `Gracious `.
Where is it used? The name Annette is mainly used in French.
How do they say it elsewhere? Ayn (In Russian) áine (In Irish) Anneliese (In German and in Scandinavian) Hannah (In English, Jewish, French and in the bible) Ann (In English)
In combination with other names: In English and in Dutch: Lisanne (F) In English (Modern): Rebeccanne (F) In English: Maryann (F) In English: Maryanne (F) In English: Luanne (F) In English: Lorraine (F) In English: Rosanne (F) In English: Leanne (F) In Dutch and in German: Annemarie (F)
See also In Polish: Anka (F) In German: Anke (F) In French, English and in German: Anne (F) In French: Ninon (F) In English and in Italian: Annetta (F) In English: Nanette (F) In English: Annie (F) In Dutch: Anneke (F) In Breton: Annick (F)
What Annette`s say about their name
The best thing about the name Annette: Annette is a lovely name, cute nd sexy. I advice dat everi parent give her daughter dat name.
The worst thing about the name: People pronounce it anyhow lyke anniete
If my name wasn`t Annette....: Then it should b ann
Extra information: No
The best thing about the name Annette: uniqueness
The worst thing about the name: people pronounce it anyhow,which is really annoying at times.
If my name wasn`t Annette....: anita,because some people call me it instead of my real name
Extra information: now that i know the meaning of my name,am glad i have it
The best thing about the name Annette: Having a name that is rare.In school and my church I was the only one with my name.
The worst thing about the name: I don't like it when people think my name is Anita.
If my name wasn`t Annette....: I like the name Antoinette or Rika(my moms name)
Extra information: As a kid I like saying that I had 2 N's, 2 E's, 2 T's and 1 A.
The best thing about the name Annette: On my cv I sound quite fancy.. which is actually completely opposite the nutter I am in real life
The worst thing about the name: I'm a pacific islander....nough said.
If my name wasn`t Annette....: I probably wouldn't have a job
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Annette: cant think of one
The worst thing about the name: the name.
If my name wasn`t Annette....: ruby
Extra information: i look like an Annette
The best thing about the name Annette: More unique than simply 'Anne'
The worst thing about the name: Different countries pronounce and spell it differently.
If my name wasn`t Annette....: I'd be named Andretta.
Extra information: The origin of the name 'Annette' makes you love it more.
The best thing about the name Annette: My twin sister Nanette
It's a beautiful name and it bears my French heritage
The worst thing about the name: My married last name rhymed with it. (Annette Ouellette) Glad to stop the rhyming when I got divorced.
If my name wasn`t Annette....: Rarely do I encounter another Annette, giving me a feeling of uniqueness.
Extra information: I play tennis and it helps my hospital patients remember my name.
The best thing about the name Annette: Not mandy perople have it and it is a beautiful name.
The worst thing about the name: I had a last name the rhymed with it, not good. LOL
If my name wasn`t Annette....: My mom wanted me to be Brandi but my dad said no.
Extra information: I think it is a great name and I do fit it. I couldn't imagine my name being different.
The best thing about the name Annette: It can be pronounced in almost all countries in the world but it is not so common.
The worst thing about the name: It feels a little bit old fashioned.
If my name wasn`t Annette....: I would probably get away with more things...
Extra information: It is a real name, not some made up, fantasy name that people get tired of... so it is ok.
The best thing about the name Annette: No-one else has it.
The worst thing about the name: Teasing, being told to stand in the middle of a tennis court.
If my name wasn`t Annette....: No, i prob still would have been teased.
Extra information: Dont do it to your children
Annette appears in 2007`s top-1000 name list at rank 866. In the last 128 years Annette has occupied a spot in the top 1000 without interruptions. . 1960 was a `top year` for the name Annette. (Based on 128 years of name history) In that year it ranked #62. Our records go back to 1880