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Antoinette

Feminine diminutive of Antoine.

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Antoinette is a girl name.

GenderGirl
Language familyDutch

Meaning and history

Feminine diminutive of Antoine. This name was borne by Marie Antoinette, the queen of France during the French Revolution. She was executed by guillotine.

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Usage: french

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