Jeanette

Jeanette is a feminine given name. It is a variant of Jeannette, a diminutive form of Jeanne, the French feminine form of John. The name ultimately derives from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious." In English-speaking countries, Jeanette has been used since at least the 19th century; its popularity rose in the mid-20th century before declining in recent decades. It is often paired with other forms like Jeannette, Janette, or Jennette. The spelling Jeanette is common in the United States and parts of Europe; other variants include Jeannette and Jeanetta.

Notable people with the given name include Jeanette MacDonald (1907–1965), an American singer and actress; Jeanette Winterson (born 1959), a British writer; Jeanette Biedermann (born 1981), a German singer and actress; and Jeanette Nolan (1912–1998), an American actress.

In popular culture, Jeanette is the name of one of the Chipettes, the blue character in the Alvin and the Chipmunks franchise.

See also: Jeannette (name), Jean (given name).