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Genette

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How to Pronounce Genette

Pronounced jeh-NET /dʒəˈnɛt/Medium

Meaning: Genette is a documented English spelling variant of Jeannette, the French diminutive of Jeanne, from the Hebrew Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious.'Medium

In 30 seconds: Genette is an English spelling of Jeannette, meaning 'God is gracious.' It had a long run in the United States, peaking around 1956 (said jeh-NET).
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Origin MediumFrench, Hebrew
MeaningGenette is a documented English spelling variant of Jeannette, the French diminutive of Jeanne, from the Hebrew Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious.'
U.S. rank (2013)#17464 ↘ Falling
2013 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1956
Total births (all-time)≈ 606

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195619112013

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Genette is a documented variant of Jeannette, the French diminutive of Jeanne, itself from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious.' The G- spelling reflects the soft French J sound rendered in English letters.

Genette has appeared steadily in United States records for decades, given to about eighteen girls a year at its peak around 1956 and continuing into the 2010s. A girl named Genette at its peak would be in her sixties today.

Did you know? Genette is a recognized English-language spelling variant of Jeannette, sharing the diminutive Nettie and tracing all the way back to the Hebrew Yochanan.
Overall data confidence 68%
Behind the Name - Genette — Variant of Jeannette

Variations

JeannetteJeanetteJenette

Nicknames

NettieGena

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If you like Genette…

Jeannette— the standard French form it varies
Jeanette— a near-identical common spelling
Jenette— another close respelling of the same name
Nanette— a like short warm French -ette name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Genette mean?

It is a spelling variant of Jeannette, from Jeanne, ultimately from the Hebrew for 'God is gracious.'

How do you pronounce Genette?

It is said jeh-NET /dʒəˈnɛt/, two syllables with the stress on the second.

Is Genette a boy or girl name?

Genette is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Genette?

It has always been rare in the United States, given to under twenty girls a year even at its peak in the mid-1950s.

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