Jeannette
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Popularity
#6014
Letters
9
Syllables
2
Origin
French
Total Births
69,275
Peak Year
#1,113 in 1917
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Jeannette is a French diminutive of Jeanne, the French form of Joan, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious.'
Numerology
The Seeker
Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.
Famous Namesakes
Jeannette Walls
American author and memoirist.
Jeannette Rankin
First woman elected to the U.S. Congress.
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