Antoinette is a feminine given name of French origin, derived from the Germanic elements 'anthon' meaning 'priceless' and 'etum' meaning 'little'. It was introduced to France by German-speaking peoples during the Middle Ages and gained popularity through its association with Marie Antoinette, the Austrian-born queen consort of King Louis XVI of France. The name has been used in English-speaking countries since the 18th century.
The name Anntonette experienced its peak popularity between 1968 and 1970, with a significant jump from 5 to 7 to 10 births respectively during those years. However, it appears that this popularity was short-lived, as the number of births fluctuated greatly in subsequent years, never reaching the same high again. Overall, Anntonette had a total of 92 births recorded over these years.