Details for the forename Antoinette

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Antoinette (female)


Variants:	Antonetta (F) Antonia (F) Antonie (F)
Diminutive(s):	Toinette (F)
Pet Name(s):	Netta (F) Nettie (F) Tina (F) Toni (F)
Masculine form:	Anthony (M) Antoine (M)

Source(s):	"Scottish Forenames" - Donald Whyte, FGH, FSG
Notes:	French feminine form of Antoine/Anthony either from Latin "worthy of praise" or from Greek anthos, "flower". Occasionally found in English-speaking communities.