Annette
ah-NET · 2 syllables
♀ Female ◎ Hebrew / French ◈ 2 syllables
"Grace, favour, God has blessed"

From Hebrew / French

Annette means grace — the French diminutive of Anne, from the Hebrew Hannah. Annette Bening is one of Hollywood's most respected actresses. Annette Funicello was the original Mouseketeer. The -ette ending gives maximum French-feminine diminutive charm. Two syllables of French-grace, Bening-level respect, and the most original Mouseketeer.

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Annette at a glance
MeaningGrace, favour, God has blessed
OriginHebrew / French
GenderFemale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 7
US Rank (today)#1276
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Why parents love Annette
  • Annette Bening is one of Hollywood's most respected actresses.
  • Annette Funicello was the original Mouseketeer.
  • Two syllables with an elegant, French sound: ah-NET.
  • The -ette ending gives maximum French charm.
  • The meaning grace carries Hannah heritage.
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The vibe of Annette
graceFrenchdiminutive-ette endingBeningFunicelloMouseketeerelegantHannah
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Origin & history of Annette
Hebrew Hannah (grace) → Anne → French diminutive Annette
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Hebrew / French roots
Annette is the French diminutive of Anne meaning grace. Annette Bening is one of Hollywood's most respected actresses. Annette Funicello was the original Mouseketeer.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: French diminutive; Annette Funicello (1942–2013).
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Today
Annette remains a beloved choice, ranking #1276 in the US. 169,645 babies have been named Annette since 1880.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, SSA data
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How popular is Annette?
1960 peak year
Annette reached its widest reach during the 1960s. In 1960, 7,136 babies were named Annette (ranked #62 nationally). In the present decade it sits well outside the top 1,000 (around #1276), with about 184 babies given the name annually. Annette's usage has held roughly steady recently. The all-time total comes to roughly 169,645 registrations.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
7,136 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #62)
184 Avg. per year
(last decade)
1,840 Total registrations
last 10 years
169,645 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #1,276) Moderate
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Annette
7
Life path number
The Seeker
Wisdom, introspection and spiritual depth.

Annette's Life Path 6 is the nurturer's number — French-grace nurturing. People named Annette tend to be elegant, respected, and gifted at being the most original version of grace.

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Most original grace
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Bening-respected
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Funicello-original
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-ette French
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Hannah-heritage
A1
N5
N5
E5
T2
T2
E5
Sum: 25 → Life path 7
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Personality of Annette
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Curious & intellectual
Always questioning, always learning.
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Deep thinker
Surface answers don't satisfy them.
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Reflective & wise
They think before they speak. Worth hearing.
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Beautifully independent
Their solitude is purposeful, not lonely.
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