Little girl or grace
Originally a French diminutive of Nina or Anne, it carries the dual heritage of the Spanish word for girl and the Hebrew root for grace. It was particularly popular in early 20th-century France before becoming a rare vintage choice in the United States.
Less common today
Ninette isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,937 in 2005.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Irish-born British dancer and founder of the Royal Ballet
The title character and love interest · The Love for Three Oranges
British writer known for her works on social history
