Jeanette as a name

Jeanette is a female given name that has French origins. It is a diminutive form of the name Jeanne, which is the French equivalent of the name Jane or Joan. The name Jeanette became popular in English-speaking countries in the early 20th century and has remained a moderately popular name since then.

The name Jeanette has several possible meanings. One possible meaning is “God is gracious,” as it is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanah, which means “God is gracious.” Another possible meaning is “little Jeanne” or “little Joan,” as the name is a diminutive form of Jeanne.

Famous people named Jeanette include actress Jeanette MacDonald, singer Jeanette Biedermann, and Olympic athlete Jeanette Ottesen.

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