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Jeannette

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Popularity

#6014

falling

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.'

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Numerology

7

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.

Nicknames

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Personality Traits

GraciousKindCompassionateElegant

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