Jeannette Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Jeannette Name at a Glance

Name	Jeannette
Meaning	Diminutive of Jean: Scottish version of the Old French Jehane, a feminine form of John: God is gracious.
Origin	Scottish
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Jeannette Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Jeannette means “Diminutive of Jean: Scottish version of the Old French Jehane, a feminine form of John: 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.

Jeannette Name Origin

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

Is Jeannette a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Jeannette

When considering Jeannette 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.