Find out how popular the first name Anjanette has been for the last 44 years (from 1974 to 2017) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Anjanette by gender

Based on the last 44 years of data, Anjanette is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2017, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Anjanette.

The history of the first name Anjanette

The name Anjanette has its origins in the French language and culture. It is a feminine form of the name Anjan, which is derived from the Old French word "anjoin," meaning "little angel."

Anjanette first emerged as a given name in France during the late Middle Ages, around the 13th to 15th centuries. The earliest known record of the name dates back to a French manuscript from the year 1348, where it is used as the name of a character in a religious play.

In the 16th century, the name gained popularity among the French aristocracy and was sometimes used as a nickname for women named Angélique or Anjou. During this time, it was also occasionally spelled as "Anjanete" or "Anjanette."

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Anjanette was Anjanette de Montfort, a French noblewoman who lived in the 14th century. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support of various religious orders.

Another notable figure with this name was Anjanette de Valois, a French princess who lived in the 16th century. She was the daughter of King Henry II of France and was known for her influential role in the French court during the reign of her brother, King Henry III.

In the 17th century, the name Anjanette was sometimes used in religious texts and plays as a symbolic representation of angelic or divine qualities. One example is the character of Anjanette in the French play "La Vida es Sueño" by Pedro Calderón de la Barca, which was performed in France in the late 1600s.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the name Anjanette remained relatively uncommon but was still used occasionally in France and other parts of Europe. One notable bearer of the name was Anjanette de Montmorency, a French writer and poet who lived in the late 18th century.

Another individual with the name Anjanette was Anjanette Desbordes-Valmore, a French poet and novelist who lived from 1786 to 1859. She was known for her romantic poetry and her influence on the literary movement of the time.

In more recent history, the name Anjanette has been used by various individuals, though it remains relatively rare compared to other French names. One notable example is Anjanette Comer, an American ballet dancer and choreographer who was born in 1941 and is known for her work with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.

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