Annette

Annette is a French diminutive of Anne, itself the Latin and Greek form of the Hebrew name Channah, meaning grace or favor. The diminutive suffix -ette gives the name an affectionate, softened quality that made it especially popular in France and across Europe from the medieval period onward. It gained wider international use in the twentieth century, partly through cultural figures such as the American actress and singer Annette Funicello. Related forms include Anette, Nette, and the source names Anne and Anna.