Nanette
Girl name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Nanette: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1976.
Nanette is a French diminutive of Anne, ultimately from the Hebrew Hannah, meaning “grace” or “favour.” This charming name became popular in English-speaking countries during the early twentieth century, and in Scotland it has seen occasional use, particularly in the mid-1900s. Notable bearers include American actress and singer Nanette Fabray, a star of stage and screen, and British author Nanette Newman, known for beauty books and as the face of Fairy Liquid adverts. While no major places derive from Nanette, the name shares its root with the Scottish town of Annan and countless other Ann-related place names. A notably close variant is Nannette, and the name also appears in the ballet world as the lively character Nanette in
Girl 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19763 babies
- Latest (1979)
- #5353 babies
- Total births
- 6since 1976
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y