Janey

English

"God is gracious"

Janey Origin and Meaning

The name Janey is a girl's name.

Janey is a feminine name primarily used as a diminutive form of Jane. Jane itself derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious.' Janey carries the same meaning while adding an affectionate, more informal quality through the '-ey' suffix. This sweet, unpretentious name has a friendly, approachable quality that maintains its charm from childhood through adulthood. While never among the most popular names, Janey has maintained consistent usage, particularly in the United Kingdom and other English-speaking countries. The name peaked in popularity during the mid-20th century but has since become less common, giving it a somewhat vintage appeal. Janey balances familiarity with distinctiveness, offering an alternative to the more formal Jane or the similar-sounding Jamie.

Janey Rank in US Top 1000

# 971 in the US

Famous People Named Janey

• Janey Godley Scottish comedienne and writer
• Janey Buchan Scottish European MP
• Janey Lee Grace English singer
• Janey Cutler singer and contestant on "Britain's Got Talent"
• Janey Scott Lewin English romance novelist
• Janey Canuck pen name of Canadian feminist writer Emily Murphy
• Janey Ironside English fashion professor and style icon
• Janey Lee Gohl Miss Minnesota USA 1978
• Janey Sevilla Callander British theater producer
• Janey King Welsh romance novelist
• Jane “Janey” Briggs Hart American aviatrix

The name Janey in Pop Culture

• Janey Slater character in "The Watchmen" series
• Janey Powell character on TV's "The Simpsons"
• Jane Elizabeth Laura "Janey" Harper character on British sitcom "My Family"
• Janey Briggs main character in "Not Another Teen Movie"
• "Janey Don't You Lose Heart," song by Bruce Springsteen