The ette Girls Names

  1. Janet/Jeanette/Jeannette
    • Juliette/Juliet
      • Laurette
        • Lizette
          • Origin:

            French, diminutive of Elizabeth
          • Meaning:

            "pledged to God"
          • Description:

            Whether you spell it Lisette or Lizette, a somewhat dated diminutive that nevertheless retains some charm.
        • Lorette
          • Louisette
            • Lucette
              • Lunette
                • Lynette
                  • Origin:

                    French elaboration of Lynn or Welsh
                  • Meaning:

                    "idol"
                  • Description:

                    Linda begat Lynn which gave way to Lynette, which peaked in the late 1960s. Lynette has been off the Top 1000 for a couple decades now, and the Lynn variations finding the most favor are those that put the "lyn" part at the end: Evelyn, Madelyn, Brooklyn.
                • Leonette
                  • Lilliette
                    • Lolette
                      • Lovette/Lovet
                        • Lylette
                          • Mariette
                            • Origin:

                              French diminutive of Marie
                            • Meaning:

                              "drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
                            • Description:

                              A less-popular alternative to Juliette, perhaps – although it feels rather more dated.
                          • Miette
                            • Origin:

                              French
                            • Meaning:

                              "crumb"
                            • Description:

                              Originally used as a diminutive of Marguerite, this French term of endearment is super-rare as a given name in France, but could make for a sweet alternative to Mia in English-speaking countries. A variation is Mietta.
                          • Margaret/Marguerite
                            • Milette
                              • Minuette
                                • Miriette