Geanine

Geanine is a feminine name with French and American influences, likely a variant spelling of Jeanine or Janine. These names derive from the French Jeanne, which is the feminine form of Jean (John), ultimately from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning "God is gracious." Geanine emerged in the mid-20th century in America when creative spellings of traditional names became fashionable. While not among the most common variations, Geanine offers a distinctive spelling that maintains the elegant pronunciation of similar names. The 'Gea-' prefix might also evoke connections to the Greek term 'gea' (earth), though this isn't its etymological origin. Geanine peaked in popularity during the 1950s-1970s but remains a relatively uncommon choice.

Pronounced juh-NEEN.

As of October 2026, Geanine ranked #13697 in US births in 1990 SSA, peaked at #3759 in 1964.