Jeanette Name Meaning & Origin
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Jeanette is a French diminutive form of Jeanne, which itself is the French form of Joanna, meaning 'God is gracious'. It became popular in English-speaking countries as a feminine given name in the 19th and 20th centuries.
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French (Francophone) 74% -
American (Anglo-American) 16% -
German (Germanic) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Jeanette
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
Famous People Named Jeanette
Famous people named Jeanette include Jeanette Biedermann, a German singer and actress; Jeanette MacDonald, an American singer and actress from the early 20th century; and Jeanette Winterson, a British novelist known for her innovative writing.
Popularity Trend
Growth of the name Jeanette in the US (SSA Data):
Jeanette Numerology
Soul Urge Number: 8
People with this name tend to be: Ambitious, goal-oriented and authoritative.