A feminine given name, diminutive form of Jean, meaning 'God is gracious'.
French diminutive of 'Jeanne' (Jane), ultimately from Hebrew 'Yochanan' meaning 'God is gracious'. The '-ette' suffix is a French diminutive ending that creates affectionate or smaller versions of names.
The name peaked in popularity during the 1930s-1950s in America, often chosen to honor both French heritage and biblical tradition simultaneously. Famous bearers include singer Jeanette MacDonald, whose operetta films with Nelson Eddy defined romantic cinema in the 1930s.
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