Jeannette

Jeannette is a variant of the name Jeanne, which is the French form of Johanna. The name has its roots in Hebrew and carries the meaning "God is gracious."

What does the name Jeannette mean?

Jeannette is a diminutive of Jeanne, a French derivative of Johanna. With Hebrew origins, the name means "God is gracious." The girl's name is not only common in French but also in English-speaking areas. In the spelling Jeanette, it is also frequently found in German-speaking regions. Other variants of Jeannette include Janet, Janett, Janette, Jannet, Jannett, Jannette, Jannetty, Jeanett, Jeanetta, Jeannetta, Jenette, Jennet, Jennette, Zaneta, Zanetta, and Zsanett. Common short forms include Netti, Netty, Nette, and Netta.

Where does the name Jeannette come from?

The name Jeannette, like the biblical name Johannes, has its origins in the Hebrew Jochanan. This consists of the Hebrew elements "jô" for "God" and "ḥnn" for "to be gracious to someone." Ancient Hebrew word parts: jô = God (Ancient Hebrew), ḥnn = to be gracious to someone (Ancient Hebrew). Common languages include English and French.

How do you pronounce Jeannette?

The pronunciation of Jeannette is clear and rhythmic, usually pronounced in Germany as "Jean-net-te" [ʒaˈnɛtə], with the stressed middle syllable emphasized. The ending "-ette" gives the name an elegant touch. Overall, Jeannette conveys a lively and stylish impression – feminine, cultured, and present.

When is the name day of Jeannette?

The name day for Jeannette is celebrated on several days, including February 4, May 12, May 24, May 30, August 12, August 24, August 26, and December 12.

Popularity

In Germany, Jeannette is considered a rare first name, currently ranking 5,884th on the list of the most common female baby names. The name achieved its best ranking in 1967 at 66th place. In the last ten years, Jeannette has been registered as a first name about 20 times, placing it 5,715th in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, the name ranks 3,985th. Worldwide, Jeannette's popularity varies by country.

Nicknames & pet names

Jane / Janne / Jea / Jean / Jeani / Jeanne / Jeannettli / Jeannie / Jeanny / Jette / Jettenette / Nanis / Nette / Netti / Nettl / Netty / Schanä / Schnett

Similar first names

Famous people

• Amanda Jeannette Detmer (actress from America)
• Countess Jeannette Beissel von Gymnich (writer from America)
• Jeanette Biedermann (actress and singer)
• Jeannette Altwegg (English figure skater)
• Jeannette Armstrong (Canadian writer)
• Jeannette Arndt (actress from Germany)
• Jeannette Bailey (British fencer)
• Jeannette Baltzer (writer from Germany)
• Jeannette Batti (actress from France)
• Jeannette Caines (writer from the USA)
• Jeannette Campbell (swimmer from Argentina)
• Jeannette Charles (English actress)
• Jeannette Donzella (Venezuelan model)
• Jeannette Dyer (American soccer player)
• Jeannette Eyerly (writer from America)
• Jeannette Genius McKean (American painter)
• Jeannette Götte (German soccer player)
• Jeannette Howard Foster (writer from America)
• Jeannette Lander (writer from America)
• Jeannette Lee (musician from Great Britain)