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Janny
Pronounced JAN-ee /ˈdʒæn.i/High
Meaning: A pet form of Jane and its relatives (Janet, Janice, Jana), all tracing to John, 'God is gracious.' Short, friendly, and bright.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Janny is a short, affectionate form of Jane/Janet/Janice, from John, 'God is gracious.' It reads friendly and crisp, a nickname turned given name — rare in the U.S. (said 'JAN-ee').
It appears rarely, as many pet forms do. Rare, short, and cheerful.
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What does the name Janny mean?
Janny is a pet form of Jane/Janet/Janice, meaning 'God is gracious.'
How do you pronounce Janny?
It's said JAN-ee /ˈdʒæn.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Janny a boy or girl name?
Janny is a girl's name.
How popular is Janny?
Janny is a rare name in the U.S.