Jeannette

Girl's name

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

Meaning God is gracious
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 20 Falling
Peak year 1917

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Names Starting With J

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Jeannette Rankin - First female member of U.S. Congress.
  • Jeannette Walls - Author of "The Glass Castle."
  • Jeannette Lee - British music executive.
  • Jeannette MacDonald - Actress and singer in Hollywood musicals.
  • Jeannette Kagame - First Lady of Rwanda, philanthropist.
  • Jeannette Rowe - Australian children's book author and illustrator.

Sisters for Jeannette

Girl names closely related to Jeannette

Arlene Aline Jennyfer Shayne Lilibeth Kaylanie Evalina Ayelen

Brothers for Jeannette

Boy names closely related to Jeannette

Erwin Arin Bill Geovanny Jonny Ilias Ceasar Tobey

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Jeannette

Deshawn Ean Evan Geovanni Geovanny Geovany Gia Gian

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