Nanetta is a unique and charming name of Latin origin, derived from the Latin word "nanus," meaning "dwarf." It has been used as both a given name and a surname throughout history. In literature, Nanetta appears in Benjamin Disraeli's novel "Tancred" as the name of a character known for her beauty and intelligence.
The name Nanetta had its peak popularity during the late 1950s to early 1960s, with a total of 14 births in 1958 and peaks of 10 births in both 1961 and 1962. However, it seems the name's popularity was short-lived as it declined significantly afterwards, never reaching double digits again until 1973 when there were 7 births. Overall, there were a total of 187 babies named Nanetta between 1919 and 1979.