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Jenette

Gender
Female
Meaning
Diminutive Form Of Jeanne.
Origin
French

Jenette Popularity Snapshot

Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,934 baby girls have been named Jenette. The name peaked in 1982 with 55 US births that year (rank #1931).

Top States for Jenette

Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Jenette births are: California (194), New York (54), Texas (7).

Other French-Origin Names Like Jenette

If you like Jenette's French origin, consider these related names: Abelia, Abella, Acel, Aceline, Adalene. Browse all French names →

7-Letter Names Starting with J

Names with Jenette's exact length and starting letter: Jaantje, Jacalyn, Jacelyn, Jacenta, Jacinda.

Quick Facts About Jenette

1,414
French baby names in our dictionary
843
French female names
197
7-letter J-names in our dictionary
525
J-female names total
Not in registry
US SSA records — name appears fewer than 5 times in any year

Variant Forms

NameMeaningGenderOrigin
Janette Gift From God Female Hebrew
Jannet Variant Of Jane: From The French Jeanette. Female Scottish
Jeannette Diminutive Form Of Jeanne. Male French
Johnette Modern Feminine Of John And Jon. Female English
Jonette Modern Feminine Of John And Jon. Female English

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