I like it a lot and think it would make a great first name. It's not common enough to sound dated to me, and there's something very fresh and crisp about it. The only
Annette I know goes by
Nettie, but I don't really think it needs a nn.
Annette CarolineAnnette FleurAnnette MarieAnnette GeorginaAnnette FeliceAnnette Clare /
ClaireAnnette LouisaAnnette LucyAnnette ZoeAnnette Mireille