Nannette is a classic baby girl’s name of English origin that means “grace” or “merciful”. Nannette is a diminutive of Anne and Nannette is a version of Nancy with a more timeless, classic sound to it.
Meaning of the name Nannette:
English: grace, merciful
Origin of the name Nannette:
Nannette is an English name that means “grace” or “merciful”. Nannette is a variant spelling of Nanette and a variation of the name Nancy. It is a diminutive of the name Anne.
Symbolism of the name Nannette:
Nannette shares a namesake with a type of flower called the Rosa Nanette. Roses are classic symbols of love, friendship, affection, and passion.
Style of the name Nannette:
traditional
Gender of the name Nannette:
Nannette is a girl's baby name.
Pronunciation of the name Nannette:
nə-NEHT
Number of syllables in the name Nannette:
two
Emotion evoked from the name Nannette:
Nannette evokes feelings of creativity and hard work.
Alternative spellings for the name Nannette:
Nanette, Nannytte, Nannett, Nanett
Nicknames for the name Nannette:
- Nannie
- Nan
- Ann
- Annie
- Nana
- Nettie
- Net
Popularity of the name Nannette:
According to the Social Security Administration, Nannette is a popular baby girl’s name. Nannette was in the top 1000 baby names between 1929 and 1968. It peaked at #539 in 1963.
Related names for the name Nannette:
Great middle names for the name Nannette and their meanings:
- Clara (bright, clear)
- Lola (lady of sorrows)
- Ruby (deep red precious stone)
- Daisy (pearl, day's eye)
- Eloise (healthy, wide)
- Madelyn (woman from Magdala, high tower)
- Violet (purple)
- Brielle (hunting ground)
- Camille (young ceremonial attendant)
Famous people with the name Nannette:
- Nanette Newman (English actress and writer)
- Nanette Workman (American singer-songwriter, actress and writer)
- Nanette Hansen (American journalist)
- Nanette Hassall (Australian dancer)
- Nanette Bordeaux (Canadian-American actress)
Nannette in popular culture:
- Nannette Eldon (literature, “Mildred's New Daughter” by Martha Finley)
- Nanette (stand up comedy by Hannah Gadsby)
- ”Nanette” (literature, short story by Willa Cather)
- Nanette (toys, The Groovy Girls doll line)
- 5852 Nanette (astronomy, asteroid)