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Nannette

Girl name · French

Nannette is a French girl name. French names have a soft, elegant sound that has made them popular well beyond France. It sounds soft and friendly, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • Hidden namesLook closely: Nannette has the name Anne hiding inside it.
  • GenerationNannette peaked in 1963, which makes it a classic Baby Boomer name. The typical Nannette you'd meet today is about 62 years old.
  • HistoryNannette first shows up in US birth records in 1889, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 136 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1889–2025

08517018891920196020002013

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Nannette

Nannette is a girl name of French origin. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It hit its peak in the 1960s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:French names

Other spellings of Nannette

Girl name: Nanette

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Questions about the name Nannette

What is the origin of the name Nannette?

Nannette is French in origin. Other French names to consider are Charlotte (“free”), Evelyn (“possibly desired”), Violet (“violet flower”) and Camila (“temple attendant”).

Is Nannette a boy or girl name?

Nannette is a girl name.

How popular is the name Nannette?

Nannette is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2013. It peaked at #539 in 1963, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What names are similar to Nannette?

If you like Nannette, you might also like Nanette. Nanette is another spelling of the same name.

What should I know before naming my baby Nannette?

Nannette is a French girl name. French names have a soft, elegant sound that has made them popular well beyond France. It sounds soft and friendly, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.