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Jeanette - Of all the -ette names I find this one to be the most dated. It really rings of a 50s romcom to me. However, I think that it could be considered hipster chic these days, so I wouldn't discourage it's use, just nms.
Nanette - I know two Nanettes! Who would have thought? I actually really like this name. Both of the ladies I know are adults, and both are fantastic people. One goes by Nan, which I could take or leave. I think it's a surprising choice for a baby today, but not an unwelcome one.
Annette - Excpected this to rise in popularity after Miss Funicello passed away last year, but it didn't. Of all the -ette name, this I would consider the most mainstream and expected. I have always liked the name though - especially since it is the only one that doesn't immediately scream "French!".
Cosette - Nms. I can see why a lot of people like it, but it's just a tad too cutesy for me.
Lisette - My favorite. I never really considered this before, but I like it best of your list. It's modern, but not overly frilly. Unfortunately, it could be shortened to Lissy or Liz, or Lizzy, which would just make it boring.
Vivette - Considered this, as I love Viv names, but Vivienne and Viveca would win out over this. It just seems contrived to me, even though it is legit.
Yvette / Evette - Love it, though not every day. I have Evette on my short list. I love the Yvette spelling, but it's just too fancy for me. Evette is simpler. Though the shortening of Yva is absolutely adorable.

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And to a lesser extent these...

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Babette - no. Cartoony to me, and for some reason makes me think of a an unsavory female using her feminine wiles to manipulate the men around her. Ok, maybe that was verys pecific - but nms.
Georgette - my sister loves it. I am not such a fan. Georgi is a decent nn though.
Colette - better than Cosette, but still trying too hard. I actually think this is more realistic than some on the list and prefer it to Nicolette.
Olivette - Too much.
Suzette - On my list. I love it. But, its pretty fancy and frilly, and I don't like the nn Sue or Suzi.
Bernadette - Ballsy, and I would love to meet one. The Big Bang Theory is sure to inspire at least a few of these, but I would never use it.
Josette - dainty, but nms. I prefer the similar Joselyn.
Paulette - Eh, a little high brow for me. If you are going to use Paul for a girl, I say go with Paulina.

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Also, you forgot Brigette, Juliette and Ginette, all of which I love. I am sure there are more... but those deserved a shout out.

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