Jeanie

Jeanie is a feminine given name. It is commonly used as a diminutive form of Jean or Jane, names derived from the given name John. The spelling Jeanie is one of several variants, including Jeannie and Jeannine. The form is particularly common in Scotland and in English-speaking countries, where it has been used since at least the 18th or 19th century.

In culture, the name has appeared in literature and music. The best-known instance is the 1854 song Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair by Stephen Foster, in which the heroine Jeanie embodies memory and longing.

Notable people with the given name include Jeanie Buss (born 1967), American businesswoman who serves as owner and president of the Los Angeles Lakers.

Variants of the name include Jeannie and Jeannine; related forms include Jeanne. The name continues to be used in contemporary times, though it remains less common than in earlier periods.