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Joette

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Pronounced joh-ET /dΚ’oΚŠΛˆΙ›t/Medium

Meaning: A pet form joining Jo β€” short for Josephine, from the Hebrew for 'God will add; God shall increase' β€” with the affectionate French ending -ette. A mid-century American name.Low

In 30 seconds: A dainty pet name: Joette softens Josephine ('God will add') with -ette, said 'joh-ET.' Vintage and rare.
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Origin MediumFrench, Hebrew
MeaningA pet form joining Jo β€” short for Josephine, from the Hebrew for 'God will add; God shall increase' β€” with the affectionate French ending -ette. A mid-century American name.
U.S. rank (1991)#9715 β†— Rising
1991 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1954
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 2,000

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 195419311991

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

Joette joins Jo, short for Josephine ('God will add,' Hebrew), with the French diminutive -ette. Part of the mid-century -ette vogue, it peaked in 1954 and slipped away after (said 'joh-ET').

Joette belonged to the boomer nurseries and has grown rare since. Rare, midcentury, and sweet.

Did you know? Joette is a frilly Jo-plus-ette name that peaked around 1954 β€” a sweet boomer-era pick now faded.
Overall data confidence 50%
References β€” Joette β€” Diminutive of Jo/Josephine; Hebrew 'God will add'

Variations

JoettaJodetteJosette

Nicknames

JoEtta

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Joette mean?

Joette is a diminutive of Jo/Josephine, from the Hebrew for 'God will add.'

How do you pronounce Joette?

It's said joh-ET /dΚ’oΚŠΛˆΙ›t/ β€” two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Joette a boy or girl name?

Joette is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Joette?

Joette peaked in the mid-nineteen-fifties and is rare today.

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