Joette

French feminine variation of Joseph, Hebrew

"Jehovah increases"

Joette Origin and Meaning

The name Joette is a girl's name.

Joette is a feminine name that emerged as a diminutive form of Jo or Josephine, with the feminine French suffix "-ette" added for a more delicate quality. The name ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Joseph, meaning "Jehovah increases." Joette saw modest popularity in the United States during the 1940s and 1950s, fitting with the mid-century trend of creating feminine diminutives. While never reaching high rankings, it represented a way to create a formal name from the nickname Jo. Today, Joette carries a vintage, somewhat Southern American charm and remains uncommon, appealing to parents seeking names with retro flair. Its combination of familiar sounds and relative rarity makes it recognizable yet distinctive in contemporary naming landscapes.

Joette Rank in US Top 1000

# 910 in the US

Famous People Named Joette

• Joette Katz American judge from Connecticut
• Joette Hayashigawa American novelist