Nenette
Latin · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Nenette
Nenette is a French diminutive of Antoinette, ultimately derived from the Latin name Antonius, meaning "of the Antonii family" or "priceless." The name carries the suffix "-ette," a common French feminine diminutive marker that creates an affectionate or small form of a longer name.
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Etymology
Nenette is a French diminutive of Antoinette, ultimately derived from the Latin name Antonius, meaning "of the Antonii family" or "priceless." The name carries the suffix "-ette," a common French feminine diminutive marker that creates an affectionate or small form of a longer name.
Nenette is used primarily in French-speaking cultures and has historical significance as a French given name, particularly popular in France during the 19th and 20th centuries, with no specific religious association beyond its use in Christian European societies.
Nenette currently ranks #8,700 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1975.
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