Jeanette

Girl's name

Jeanette is a French diminutive of Jeanne, which is the French form of the name Joanna, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious."

Meaning God is gracious
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 61 Falling
Peak year 1939

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Names Starting With J

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Jeanette MacDonald - Actress and singer in Hollywood musicals.
  • Jeanette Winterson - Author known for novels and essays.
  • Jeanette Lee - English professional pool player.
  • Jeanette Rankin - First woman elected to U.S. Congress.
  • Jeanette Aw - Singaporean actress and singer.
  • Jeanette Epps - NASA astronaut.
  • Jeanette Jenkins - Fitness trainer and TV personality.
  • Jeanette Dousdebes Rubio - Wife of U.S. Senator Marco Rubio.
  • Jeanette Jurado - Member of pop group Exposé.
  • Jeanette Walls - Author of "The Glass Castle."

Sisters for Jeanette

Girl names closely related to Jeanette

Yvonne Hilary Nelly Shaila Jailine Jahaira Janelly Saira

Brothers for Jeanette

Boy names closely related to Jeanette

Geovanny Armin Giovanny Erwin Vince Geovanni Neo Benny

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Jeanette

Deshawn Ean Evan Geovanni Geovanny Geovany Gia Gian

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