Female Name
Janelle
d͡ʒə.ˈnɛl
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
authors
black history
Bluey characters
diminutives
ends in -elle
Frasier characters
rappers
R'n'B singers
Sailor Moon characters
Stephen King characters
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
78/100
modern65%
upper class65%
wholesome100%
refined100%
strange80%
Meaning & Etymology
Janelle is a diminutive form of the name Jane, which itself is derived from the Old French name Jehanne, a feminine form of Jehan (John). The name Janelle has been in use since the 20th century and is often associated with modernity and a sense of individuality. It carries connotations of grace and simplicity, much like its root name Jane.
Etymology
Original Form:
Jane
Evolution:
From Jane to Janelle, the name evolved by adding the diminutive suffix '-elle', which is common in French and English to denote a smaller or more affectionate form.
Source:
Historical linguistics and onomastics studies