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Female

Jeanette

Name Meaning:

French diminutive of Jeanne (feminine form of John), meaning "God is gracious."

Noteable Namesakes

Jeanette MacDonald (Singer/Actress); Jeannette Rankin (First US Congresswoman); Jeanette Winterson (Author)

Origin

French/Hebrew

Popularity

US: Unranked, UK: Unranked

Variations/Nicknames

Jeannette; Janet; Netta; Nettie

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