Janette

English

"God is gracious"

Janette Origin and Meaning

The name Janette is a girl's name.

Janette is a feminine name derived from Jane, which ultimately comes from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning "God is gracious." This French diminutive form adds refinement and elegance to the simpler Jane. Janette enjoyed modest popularity in English-speaking countries during the mid-20th century, particularly in the 1940s-1960s, often as an alternative to the more common Janet. The name combines classic origins with a softly feminine sound. While less commonly given to babies today, it retains a timeless quality that avoids feeling dated. Janette offers the perfect balance between familiarity and distinctiveness, recognizable without being overused, and carries the graceful, meaningful heritage of its root name.

Janette Rank in US Top 1000

# 927 in the US

Famous People Named Janette

• Janette Howard wife of Australian PM John Howard
• Janette Husárová Slovak tennis player
• (Thora) Janette Scott English actress
• Janette Barber American comedienne
• Janette Beckman English photographer
• Janette Carter American country music singer of The Carter Family
• Janette Anne Dimech aka Jeanette Spanish pop singer
• Janette L. Garin Filipina politician
• Janette Geri Australian singer,songwriter
• Janette Turner Hospital Australian,Canadian novelist
• Janette Heather McBride Filipina,Australian actress
• Janette Oke Canadian novelist
• Janette Rallison American novelist
• Stephanie Janette Block American actress

The name Janette in Pop Culture

• Janette DuCharme a vampire on the TV show "Forever Knight"