Names ending in ette
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Juliette
French diminutive of Julia, Latin
"youthful or sky father"
Juliette, pronounced with the emphasis on the last syllable, adds a little something extra to Juliet. In the past years it has been rising up the chart. Juliet originated in the Middle Ages as a…
Colette
French, short form of Nicole, feminine variation of Nicholas, Greek
"people of victory"
Like the French author with whom the name is most closely associated, Colette is a chic and charming name, sharp, stylish, and feminine but without the frills of Nicolette. After disappearing from…
Arlette
French
"noble, honor"
Arlette is a French form of the Germanic name Herleva, which was the name of the mother of William the Conqueror. It peaked in France in the mid-1930s, but you might be surprised to learn that in the…
Odette
French, from German
"wealthy"
Odette is the good swan in Tchaikovsky's ballet Swan Lake , a role for which Natalie Portman won an Oscar ---and it would make a particularly sophisticated yet upbeat choice. In fact, it charted in…
Violette
French
"purple"
Now that Violet is becoming more popular, parents are starting to explore same-but-different options such as the French Violette, which would properly be pronounced with a long e sound in the first…
Ambrette
French, word name
Ambrette is the name of a French dessert pear, and also a West Indian hibiscus seed.
Alowette
Alowette is an uncommon feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of 'Alouette,' the French word for 'lark' (a type of songbird) and also the title of a famous French-Canadian folk song.…
Alixevette
Alixevette is an extremely rare feminine name that appears to be a creative combination of Alix (a French variant of Alice, meaning "noble" or "of noble kind") and possibly Yvette (a French name…
Anette
Anette is a feminine name of French and Scandinavian origin, functioning as a variant of Annette, which itself is a diminutive of Anne. The name ultimately derives from Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace'…
Andriette
French, Greek
"man"
A retro diminutive of Andrée, the French feminine form of Andrew. Used in South Africa and Namibia where Afrikaans is spoken. Andriëtte Norman is a South African singer.
Angelanette
Angelanette is a feminine compound name combining 'Angela' with the diminutive suffix '-nette.' Angela derives from the Greek 'angelos,' meaning 'messenger' or 'angel,' while the '-nette' ending adds…
Angelette
Angelette is a delicate feminine name that serves as a diminutive form of Angela, which stems from the Greek word 'angelos' meaning 'messenger' or 'angel.' The addition of the French suffix '-ette'…
Anisette
Anisette is a delicate feminine name derived from the sweet, anise-flavored liqueur of the same name. The liqueur itself takes its name from anise, an aromatic herb used in cooking and traditional…
Anjanette
Anjanette is a feminine given name with French origins, derived from the name 'Ange' meaning 'angel' or 'messenger.' The name carries a sense of grace and heavenly beauty with the diminutive '-ette'…
Alouette
French
"lark"
Alouette is a sweet Gallic twist in the stylish bird name genre made familiar via the charming French children's song, Alouette, gentile alouette .
Antoinette
French feminine diminutive form of Antoine
"priceless one"
This feminization of Anthony, like other early French forms, such as Babette and Nanette, is not heard as often as it once was, but it could be time for a reappraisal of this delicate Gallic choice.…
Antionette
Variation of Antoinette, French feminine form of Anthony, Latin
"from Antium"
There may be some parents who deliberately transpose the i and the o in this name, pronouncing it an-tee-oh-net. And then there are those parents who are just spelling Antoinette differently. Most…
Andrette
Andrette is a feminine name that serves as a diminutive variant of Andrea or a feminine form of Andre. With French linguistic origins, it combines the strong foundation of the Greek 'andreia' meaning…
Antonette
Antonette is a feminine name derived from the Latin name Antonius, functioning as a diminutive form of Antonia. This elegant name emerged as a French variant, offering a more elaborate and ornate…
Antanette
Antanette is a feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Antoinette, the French feminine diminutive of Antoine (Anthony). The name ultimately derives from the Roman family name Antonius…