Annette

Annette is a French diminutive of Anne, itself the Latin and Greek form of the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning grace or favor. The diminutive suffix -ette gives the name a characteristically French lightness, and the name spread widely across Western Europe and Scandinavia through French cultural influence. It gained broader international recognition in part through figures such as the American actress and singer Annette Funicello. Related forms include Anette, Anetta, and the base names Anne and Anna.