Jeannette

English and Scottish, from French variation of Johanna

"God is gracious"

Jeannette Origin and Meaning

The name Jeannette is a girl's name.

Jeannette is a feminine name with French origins, functioning as a diminutive of Jeanne (the French form of Jane/Joan). Ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious,' Jeannette carries this blessing within its charming diminutive form. Popular throughout the 20th century, particularly during the 1930s-1950s in America, the name has a classic, vintage appeal. Jeannette offers versatility with potential nicknames like Jean, Jeannie, or Nettie. Though less common today than in previous generations, it maintains appeal for parents seeking a name with French elegance, historical depth, and gentle femininity without being too commonly used among contemporary children.

Jeannette Rank in US Top 1000

# 973 in the US

Popularity of the name Jeannette

• 947 Nameberry 2020

Famous People Named Jeannette

• Jeannette Walls American memoirist
• Jeannette Pickering Rankin U.S. Congresswoman from Montana
• Jeannette Ridlon Piccard American balloonist
• Jeannette Armstrong Canadian novelist

The name Jeannette in Pop Culture

• Jeannette character in DC Comics