Names ending in ette
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Nynette
Nynette is an uncommon feminine name that likely developed as a diminutive form of Nina or as a variant of Ninette. With French-inspired styling, the name carries a delicate, dainty quality through…
Odelette
Odelette is a delicate feminine name of French origin, essentially a diminutive form of Odette. The name Odette derives from the Germanic name Oda or Ode, meaning 'wealth' or 'fortune', with the…
Olivette
Feminine form of Oliver, French, Latin
"olive tree"
A feminine form of Oliver and a diminutive of Olive, Olivette could make an interesting choice for those who love Colette and Violette, but also Olivia. It was used in the 19th century French opera…
Orette
Orette is a feminine name with likely French or Creole origins, though it remains relatively uncommon in global usage. The name may be a diminutive form of names containing "or" (meaning "gold" in…
Ornette
Musical name
Long associated with jazz great Ornette Coleman, this name's main problem is that almost all other ette-ending names -- from Annette to Paulette -- are unequivocally feminine.
Pascalette
Pascalette is a feminine variation of the name Pascal, which has Latin origins and means "of Easter" or "relating to Passover." This charming derivative combines the traditional male name Pascal with…
Pasquette
Pasquette is a feminine French diminutive form of Pascal or Pasqua, names ultimately derived from the Latin 'Pascha' meaning 'Easter.' Historically used in French-speaking regions, Pasquette would…
Paulette
French, feminine diminutive of Paul
"small"
It's interesting how names imported to the US from other countries and cultures have fashion cycles based on their culture of origin. Paulette along with cousins Annette and Claudette were the most…
Perette
Perette is a delicate feminine name of French origin, representing the feminine form of Peter (Pierre in French). Derived from the Greek 'petros' meaning 'rock' or 'stone', it carries connotations of…
Perlette
Perlette is a feminine name of French origin, derived from 'perle' meaning 'pearl.' It essentially translates to 'little pearl,' with the diminutive suffix '-ette' adding a delicate, endearing…
Perrette
Perrette is a feminine French name that originated as a diminutive form of Pierre, the French version of Peter, which comes from the Greek "Petros" meaning "rock" or "stone." This charming medieval…
Pette
Pette is an uncommon feminine name that likely developed as a diminutive or variant of more familiar names such as Petra (feminine form of Peter) or perhaps Elizabeth (via Bette). The name has a…
Pierette
French, feminine diminutive of Peter
Balletic, à la pirouette.
Pierrette
Feminine form of Pierre, French version of Peter
"rock"
Pierrette is the French feminine form of Peter or Pierre, an antiquated if charming feminization in the style of Albertine.
Queenette
Queenette is a feminine name that combines the English word 'queen' with the diminutive suffix '-ette,' creating a name that essentially means 'little queen' or 'young queen.' This elaboration on…
Raynette
Raynette is a feminine name derived from the Old Germanic element 'ragin' meaning 'counsel' or 'judgment,' combined with the French diminutive suffix '-ette.' It functions as a feminine version of…
Reinette
French
"little queen"
Reinette was the childhood nickname of Madame La Pompadour, perhaps a cute short form for Regina or Reina but hardly worthy of the full name on the birth certificate today.
Rillette
Rillette is an unusual feminine name with French influences, possibly derived from the French culinary term for a preparation of meat similar to pâté. As a name, it's extremely rare and may have…
Robette
Robette is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Roberta, which itself is the female version of Robert. With French influences, the '-ette' suffix adds a delicate, feminine touch to…
Robinette
Feminization of Robinet, French
"bright fame"