Janette

Janette is a feminine given name, a variant of Janet, which itself derives from Jane. The given name Jane originates from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning “God is gracious.” The spelling Janette, with the diminutive -ette suffix, has been used in English-speaking countries since the 19th century and is related to other forms such as Janet and Jan.

The spelling Janette is one of several English variants of Janet and has appeared in formal and informal contexts. Related names include Janet, Jane, Jan, Jenette, and Jeannette, reflecting the name’s long history of adaptation across cultures and languages.

Notable people named Janette include Janette Sadik-Khan, an American urban planner and former commissioner of the New York City Department of Transportation; Janette Turner Hospital, an Australian-born novelist; and Janette Rallison, an American author of children’s and young adult books. The name has also appeared in various works of fiction and media, contributing to its broader cultural presence.

Overall, Janette remains a recognized feminine given name with historical ties to longer forms such as Jane and Janet, and it continues to be used in English-speaking communities around the world.