Names ending in ette
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Miette
French
"crumb"
Originally used as a diminutive of Marguerite, this French term of endearment is super-rare as a given name in France, but could make for a sweet alternative to Mia in English-speaking countries. A…
Mignonette
Form of Mignon, French
"delicate, dainty"
Mignonette is kind of a diminutive of a diminutive. Mignon is the French word for cute, so Mignonette is more or less cutie.
Minette
French
"faithful defender"
Frenchified name rarely used in France. And perhaps even more rarely used in the US -- there were NO baby girls given the name on the official records of 2021.
Minnette
Minnette is a delicate feminine name that appears to be a diminutive form of 'Minnie,' which itself originated as a nickname for Wilhelmina or Minerva. It has French stylistic elements, with the…
Minnionette
Minnionette is an uncommon feminine name that likely originated as an elaboration of "minion," meaning a favored or beloved person, with the French diminutive suffix "-ette" added to create a more…
Minnonette
Minnonette is a delicate feminine name that likely derives from 'mignon,' a French word meaning 'dainty,' 'cute,' or 'delicate.' The name has a distinctly French flair with its double 'n' and '-ette'…
Minyonette
Minyonette is an extremely rare feminine name likely derived as an elaborate diminutive form combining 'minion' (meaning 'darling' or 'beloved' in its older usage) with the feminine French suffix…
Morganette
Morganette is a feminine elaboration of the name Morgan, featuring the diminutive French suffix "-ette" which adds a delicate, feminine touch. The base name Morgan has Welsh Celtic origins meaning…
Muguette
Muguette is a French feminine name derived from 'muguet' meaning 'lily of the valley.' This delicate floral name carries the charm and fragrance of the beloved spring flower that symbolizes sweetness…
Musette
Musette is a delicate feminine name of French origin with musical associations. Derived from the French word for a small bagpipe-like instrument popular in the 18th century, it also refers to a…
Nadette
Nadette is a feminine name of French origin, created as a diminutive form of names beginning with 'Nad-' such as Nadine or Nadia. The suffix '-ette' is a typical French diminutive ending that adds a…
Nanette
French diminutive of Anne
"grace"
There was a time when French names like Annette, Paulette – and Nanette – were chic, but now, we'd have to say "No, no, Nanette".
Nannette
Nannette is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Anne, ultimately derived from the Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace.' This charming variation emerged in medieval France, where adding…
Nicholette
Nicholette is a feminine name derived from Nicholas, which comes from the Greek 'Nikolaos' meaning 'victory of the people.' This delicate feminine variant adds the diminutive French suffix '-ette,'…
Nicolette
French, diminutive of Nicole, feminine variation of Nicholas, Greek
"people of victory"
Frilly and feminine, Nicolette is the name of an enchanting princess in the medieval French romance, Aucassin et Nicolette , but really got its publicity from the heyday of Desperate Housewives and…
Nicollette
Nicollette is a feminine name that serves as an elaborate variant of Nicole, which is the French feminine form of Nicholas. The name ultimately derives from Greek origins, combining "nike" (victory)…
Nikkolette
Nikkolette is a feminine name that serves as an elaborate variation of Nicole, which ultimately derives from the Greek name Nikolaos meaning 'victory of the people.' The distinctive spelling with…
Nikolette
Nikolette is a feminine name that emerged as an elaborate variation of Nicole, which itself is the female form of Nicholas. With Greek origins, it connects to Nike meaning 'victory' and laos meaning…
Ninette
French diminutive of Ann
"grace"
Not quite Nanette and not quite Ninon, this is one of the more unusual 'ette' options. There was an eponymous Spanish film, starring Elsa Pataky, based on a novel.
Noisette
French
"hazelnut"
The French word for "hazelnut", in rare use as a name in French-speaking regions and in the Netherlands. The "Noise" at the beginning could make it difficult to wear in an English-speaking…