Find out how popular the first name Angenette has been for the last 19 years (from 1974 to 1992) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Angenette by gender

Based on the last 19 years of data, Angenette is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1992, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Angenette.

The history of the first name Angenette

The name Angenette is a French name derived from the Germanic root "Ang," meaning "narrow" or "constricted." It is believed to have originated in the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century, in the regions of modern-day France and Germany.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Angenette can be found in the Chroniques de Saint-Denis, a medieval French chronicle dating back to the 13th century. The name is mentioned in connection with a noble family from the region of Île-de-France.

During the Renaissance period, the name Angenette gained some popularity among the French aristocracy. Notable bearers of the name from this era include Angenette de Valois (1540-1564), a French princess and daughter of King Henry II of France and Catherine de' Medici.

In the 17th century, the name Angenette was sometimes used as a variant spelling of the French name Angélique, which itself derived from the Greek word "angelos," meaning "messenger" or "angel." This connection may have influenced the meaning and perception of the name Angenette during this time.

Another notable figure with the name Angenette was Angenette Bourignon (1616-1680), a French-born mystic and religious writer who founded a small Christian movement in the Low Countries. Her writings and teachings gained some following in the 17th century.

Moving into the 18th century, the name Angenette remained relatively uncommon but continued to be used sporadically in French-speaking regions. One example is Angenette de Montbrun (1772-1823), a French noblewoman and writer who authored several works of literature and poetry.

As the name Angenette is of French origin, it is worth noting that it was occasionally adapted and used in other European languages, such as German (Angenette) and Dutch (Angenette or Angenet). However, it remained primarily a French name throughout its history.

Data source

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