JohnJane

JohnJane is a common placeholder name used in examples and documentation, particularly in English-speaking contexts. It combines the common male name "John" with the common female name "Jane" to create a gender-neutral or a representative example of a person. This convention is widely adopted to avoid using specific personal names in scenarios where a generic individual is needed for illustration.

The use of JohnJane helps maintain neutrality and inclusivity. When discussing hypothetical situations, legal forms, software development, or educational materials, employing "JohnJane" allows for broad applicability without making assumptions about gender. This practice is similar to other placeholder names like "John Doe" and "Jane Doe," which are often used for unidentified individuals, but "JohnJane" specifically aims to encompass both genders simultaneously in a single placeholder.

The origin of this specific combined placeholder is not definitively documented, but its adoption is a natural evolution of using common names for generic examples. It serves a practical purpose in technical writing, user interface design, and any field that requires generic personae for testing or demonstration. The simplicity and widespread understanding of "John" and "Jane" make "JohnJane" an easily recognizable and effective placeholder.