Jeannette
Jeannette is a French diminutive of Jeanne (the French form of Jane), ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious.' This elegant name carries a vintage French charm with its classic -ette ending.
Current Popularity
#6014 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Classic French spelling may need clarification as some spell it 'Jeanette' with one 'n'
- •Pronunciation is typically 'juh-NET' with emphasis on the second syllable
- •Has a timeless, sophisticated quality that works well across generations
- •Easy to spell once learned, with familiar nickname options
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Jeannette Rankin
First woman elected to U.S. Congress
Jeannette Walls
Author of 'The Glass Castle'
Jeannette MacDonald
Actress and singer from Hollywood's Golden Age
Jeannette Piccard
Aeronaut and first woman ordained Episcopal priest
Statistics
69,226
Total births since 1880
1917
Peak year
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