Nanette Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Nanette Name at a Glance

Name	Nanette
Meaning	Favor; grace. Variant of Ann or Anne: A variant of Hannah introduced to Britain in the 13th century.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Nanette Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Nanette means “Favor; grace. Variant of Ann or Anne: A variant of Hannah introduced to Britain in the 13th century”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Nanette Name Origin

Our database records Nanette under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Nanette a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Nanette is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Nanette

When considering Nanette for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.