Female Name
Janet
ˈd͡ʒæn.ɪt
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
Anne of Green Gables characters
Beverly Hills 90210 universe characters
Charles Dickens characters
child actors
currently out of the US top 1000
Daria characters
Derry Girls characters
Dharma and Greg characters
diminutives
disability history
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
71/100
classic120%
mature100%
formal65%
natural65%
wholesome120%
strong80%
refined100%
simple100%
serious100%
Meaning & Etymology
Janet is a medieval diminutive of Jane, which itself is a feminine form of John, meaning 'God is gracious'. The name Janet was particularly popular in the English-speaking world during the 20th century, especially from the 1930s to the 1960s. Its popularity has since declined, but it remains a classic name with historical significance.
Etymology
Original Form:
Jane
Evolution:
Janet evolved as a diminutive form of Jane, which is derived from the Old French Jehanne, itself from the Latin Iohanna, and ultimately from the Greek Ioanna.
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