Names Categorized "ends in -ette"

Mariette is a French diminutive of Marie. The name Marie itself traces back to the Hebrew origin of Maria, a name that appears in the New Testament as the mother of Jesus. In French, Marie has been one of the most common...

Mariëtte is the Dutch diminutive of Maria. This name reflects a common Dutch naming convention where hypocoristic forms are created by adding suffixes such as "-ette" (from French influence) to a longer name, resulting i...

Marinette is a French diminutive of Marine, itself a French, Armenian, and Georgian form of Marina. The name ultimately traces back to the Roman family name Marinus, which derives either from the name Marius or from the...

Mauricette is a French feminine form of Maurice, itself originating from the Roman name Mauritius, a derivative of Maurus. The name's roots are tied to the Latin word for "dark-skinned" or "Moorish," reflecting associati...

Mette is a female given name of Scandinavian origin, used in Danish and Norwegian. It is a diminutive of Margaret, and is also considered a variant of Matilda. The name reflects the region's naming traditions of using sh...

Nanette is a feminine given name that originated as a diminutive of Anne 1 in Dutch, English, and German. It emerged through the pet form Nan, which was a medieval nickname for Anne, combined with the French diminutive s...

Nicolette is a French feminine given name, derived as a diminutive of Nicole. In modern French, the name is relatively rare, though it has occasional use in English-speaking countries as a more elaborate form of Nicole....

Ninette is a French feminine diminutive of Nina 1. The suffix -ette is a common French diminutive, giving the name an affectionate or "little" connotation. This name originated as a pet form of Nina, which itself can be...

Odette is a French given name, functioning as a diminutive of Oda or Odilia. The name ultimately derives from the Germanic element aud or ot, meaning "wealth" or "fortune," through its root Otto. Thus, Odette carries con...

Olivette is a feminine given name and a direct feminine form of Oliver. The name is most notably recognized as the title character in the French opéra comique Les noces d'Olivette (The Wedding of Olivette) by Edmond Audr...