Jeanette
French · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Jeanette
Jeanette is a French diminutive form of Jeanne, which derives from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning "God is gracious." The name became widely used in English-speaking countries during the 19th and 20th centuries, particularly in North America and Britain.
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Etymology
Jeanette is a French diminutive form of Jeanne, which derives from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning "God is gracious." The name became widely used in English-speaking countries during the 19th and 20th centuries, particularly in North America and Britain.
Jeanette currently ranks #2,391 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1939.
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