Jeanette - Name Meaning and Origin

The girl's name Jeanette \je(a)-nette, jean(et)-te\ is pronounced je-NET. It is of French origin. Diminutive of Jean; variant spelling of Jeannette. A favorite name in France. The name is associated with the singer and film star Jeanette in the 1920s and 1930s. See also Janet.

Jeanette has 4 variant forms: Jeanetta, Jeannette, Jenette and Jennet.

For more information, see also the related name Jane.

Baby names that sound like Jeanette are Janette and Jennette.

Jeanette is a very popular female first name and an uncommon surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Jeanette. Click here to compare Jeanette with related baby names.