Jeanette Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Jeanette Name at a Glance

Name	Jeanette
Meaning	Little Jean. God is gracious.
Origin	French
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Jeanette Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Jeanette means “Little Jean. God is gracious”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Jeanette Name Origin

Our database records Jeanette under French origin. Browse more French baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Jeanette a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Jeanette is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Jeanette

When considering Jeanette for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.