Nadette
Nadette is a German name that is more commonly given to girls. The meaning of Nadette is 'couragious', 'hope', or 'bear'. Some sources believe that the name Nadette means 'the courage of a bear'. The name Nadette has also been linked to bravery, and hope, which makes a very meaningful and appealing name for girls. The name Nadette is seen as the short form of another German name, Bernadette. The name Nadette has been given the meaning 'hope', based on its link to the French, Arabic, and Russian name, Nadia. Nadia also means hope, and some people regard Nadette and Nadia to be derivations of the name Nadezhda, which means 'hope'. The name Nadezhda and its meaning are believed to be derived from the Proto-Slavic name Nadeja, which means 'hope'. The name Nadette is commonly used as a nickname or pet form for longer names like Nadezhda. The name Nadette is sometimes seen as the French variation of names like Nadia which has been linked to Slavic origin, as some sources believe that the name Nadia is derived from the Old Slavonic name Nadezda, which means 'hope'. Some other sources see this name as a derivative of the Greek word 'Elpis', which means 'hope'. This name is presently a popular choice among parents in different countries along with its variants, due to its meaning and how elegant it sounds.
Gender
Nadette is most often associated with the gender: female.
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Spelling Of Nadette
N-A-D-E-T-T-E, 7-letter female given name.
Nicknames
- Detta
- Naddie
- Naddy