Nanette

Nanette as a name

“Nanette” is a female given name of French origin. It is a diminutive form of the name Anne, which means “grace” or “favor” in Hebrew.

The name Nanette gained popularity in the United States during the early 20th century, particularly in the 1920s and 1930s. It has since become less common, but is still used as a given name today.

Famous people with the name Nanette include Nanette Fabray, an American actress, singer, and dancer, and Nanette Newman, a British actress and author.