The nameFanette
Fanette is a French girl's name, an old diminutive of Françoise.
- Girl's name
- French
Meaning
Like Frances, it comes from the Latin franciscus, "Frankish, free".
Origin
French, a diminutive.
History
In France it has been given since the late 1960s, a few years after Jacques Brel's song La Fanette (1963).
Popularity of the name Fanette
Fanette in France
2013peak year (30 births)
855babies named Fanette in France since 1900
Fanette was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 240 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named Fanette. Its rise began around 1968, and it peaked in 2013. Half of all babies named Fanette in France were born before 1997.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fanette mean?
Like Frances, it comes from the Latin franciscus, "Frankish, free".
What is the origin of the name Fanette?
French, a diminutive.
Is Fanette a girl's or a boy's name?
Fanette is a girl's name.