Female Name
Jeannie
ˈd͡ʒiː.ni
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
child actors
country music singers
currently out of the US top 1000
Discworld characters
ends in -ie
Family Affair characters
I Dream of Jeannie characters
Squishmallows
Stephen King characters
The Sopranos characters
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
62/100
youthful120%
informal120%
common65%
natural80%
wholesome100%
simple65%
comedic65%
Meaning & Etymology
Jeannie is a diminutive form of the name Jeanne, which itself is the French feminine form of John. The name John originates from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'Yahweh is gracious'. Jeannie, as a given name, carries the same connotations of grace and favor. It is often associated with kindness and benevolence, reflecting the qualities of its root name.
Etymology
Original Form:
Jeanne
Evolution:
Jeannie evolved as a diminutive and affectionate form of Jeanne, gaining popularity in English-speaking countries.
Source:
Derived from the French name Jeanne, which is the feminine form of John.