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Jeanette

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Pronounced shah-NEHT /dΝ‘Κ’Ι™.ˈnΙ›t/High

Meaning: Yahweh is graciousHigh

In 30 seconds: Jeanette is a French name meaning 'Yahweh is gracious', a graceful diminutive of Jeanne.
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Origin HighFrench, English, Danish
MeaningYahweh is gracious
U.S. rank (2024)#2778 β†˜ Falling
2024 U.S. births61 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1939
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 163,365

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 193918802024

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

History & Origin

Jeanette is a French form built from Jeanne, carrying the meaning 'Yahweh is gracious'. The little -ette ending marks it as an affectionate diminutive, which became a full given name in its own right. It was borne by the singer and actress Jeanette MacDonald.

Its variations circle the same French root: Janine, Jeanine, Jeannette, Jeannie and Jeannine, each a slightly different take on Jeanne. Jeanette sits in the middle, polished and unmistakably French.

Did you know? Jeanette is a spelling variant of Jeannette, so it keeps the same core meaning of ' Yahweh is gracious' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 86%
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Variations

JanineJeanineJeannetteJeannieJeannine

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • β˜…Jeanette MacDonald (1903–1965)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.
  • β˜…Jeanette Nolan (1911–1998)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Jeanette mean?

Jeanette is usually explained as meaning ' Yahweh is gracious' and is most often linked with French tradition.

How do you pronounce Jeanette?

It's commonly said shah-NEHT /dΝ‘Κ’Ι™.ˈnΙ›t/.

Is Jeanette a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Jeanette is used as a girl name.

How popular is Jeanette?

In 2024, Jeanette ranked #2778 in the U.S. for girls, with 61 births recorded.