annete

Annette is a feminine given name of French origin, often considered a diminutive form of Anne. The root Anne comes from Hebrew Hannah, meaning grace or favor. Spelling variants include Annette in English-speaking contexts, Anette in several European languages, and Annett in a few regions. The all-lowercase form annete is not a standard onomastic spelling and is typically a typographical or transcription variant rather than a separate name.

Usage: The name gained broad popularity in the English-speaking world during the mid-20th century and remains in use, though less common for newborns today. In France, the form Annette is familiar, while Anette is common in Nordic and German-speaking areas, reflecting local orthography and pronunciation.

Notable people with the name include Annette Bening, an American actress, and Annette Funicello, an American singer and actress who became a youth icon in the 1950s. Other variants include Anette Olzon, a Swedish singer formerly with the metal band Nightwish. The name often appears in literature and film as a classic, genteel given name.

Beyond given-name use, annete has no established meaning or usage as a separate term in common parlance. When encountered, it is typically a misspelling or variant of the name Annette/Anette.