Annette as a name
Annette is a female given name of French origin. It is the diminutive form of the name Anne, which means “grace” or “favour” in Hebrew. Annette has been a popular name in French-speaking countries since the Middle Ages and has spread to other parts of the world as well.
Famous people named Annette include Annette Bening, an American actress, and Annette Funicello, an American actress and singer who rose to fame as a child star on the Mickey Mouse Club. The name has also been used in popular culture, such as in the song “Annette” by The Bouncing Souls and in the film “Annette” by director Leos Carax.
