JANE  

Gender: F
Origin: English
Meaning: "God's gracious gift"

Popularity in 2008: #390

Far from plain in this day of trendy Jadens and Jaylas, Jane has risen above its old generic status (Jane Doe, G. I. Jane) to become a standout. For a venerable and short one-syllable name, it still packs a surprising punch.

Variations:
Janise, Janicia, Janet, Janelba, Janey, Jananelle, Jaine, Jainee, Joni, Juanetta, Janis, Janie, Janette, Jani, Jonni, Jaynie, Janessa, Janeen, Janel, Janela, Janaye, Janice, Janina, Janetta, Janeth, Janean, Jania, Jennice, Jannette, Jayne, Juanita, Janee, Janaya, Janeane, Janella, Jan, Janeta, Juanisha, Janine, Jayni

People who like Jane also like:

Adelaide, Adeline, Amelia, Anna, Nora, Stella, Kate, Margaret, Eliza, Georgia, Imogen, Ivy, Ruth, Violet, Wren

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