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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.
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