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Jennette

jeh-NET

Letters

8

Syllables

2

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

3,522

Peak Year

#80 in 1981

First Recorded

1880

Style

Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variant of Jeanette, which is a diminutive of Jeanne, the French feminine form of John, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'.

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Jennette McCurdy

    American actress, singer, and writer

Nicknames

JenNettyJenny

Spelling Variations

JeanetteJanetJenet

Similar Names

JaneJoanJaniceGina

Personality Traits

GraciousKindFriendlyHelpful

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