Ninette Name Meaning

The name Ninette is derived from the French name "Ninon" which itself is a diminutive form of the name Anne. It is primarily a feminine name.

There are not many famous personalities with the name Ninette, but one notable figure is Ninette de Valois (1898-2001), an Irish-born British ballet dancer, choreographer, and director. She was the founder of the Royal Ballet in London and played a significant role in establishing ballet as a respected art form in Britain.