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Nannette

girl name
Origin
French
Syllables
2
Peak era
1950s/1960s
Today
▬ Steady

Meaning

“French diminutive of Anne, ultimately Hebrew Hannah, 'grace, favor'.”

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Popularity, 1890–2024

1890speak 1950s2020s

Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Nannette peaked in the 1950s and the 1960s in nearly equal measure.

When you meet Nannette

Most people given the name Nannette in the United States were born between 1950 and 1979. The Nannette you meet today is most often in her 50s or 60s.

Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.

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