Janet
Meaning of Janet
Janet is a female name with origins in English and Scottish. It is derived from the medieval diminutive form of Jane, meaning "God is gracious." The name Janet has been widely used in both American and British English-speaking countries for many years. In terms of pronunciation, the American and British English pronunciations are the same, pronounced as JAN-it (/ˈdʒænɪt/). Variations of Janet include Janette and Janetta. According to data for newborns in the United States of America, Janet was most popular in the mid-20th century, reaching its peak in 1959 when it was ranked 28th. Since then, its popularity has declined gradually but remains a classic choice for parents seeking a timeless name for their baby girl.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as JAN-it (/ˈdʒænɪt/)
British English
- Pronunced as JAN-it (/ˈdʒanɪt/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
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Notable People Named Janet
| Janet Jackson - Janet Damita Jo Jackson is an influential American singer, songwriter, actress, and dancer known for her innovative music, socially conscious lyrics, and breaking gender and racial barriers in the entertainment industry. |
| Janet Leigh, born Jeanette Helen Morrison, was an American actress whose career spanned over five decades and was discovered by actress Norma Shearer at the age of 18. |
| Janet Mock is an American writer, television producer, and transgender rights activist, known for her bestselling memoir Redefining Realness and her work as a contributing editor for Marie Claire. |
| Janet Evanovich is an American writer known for her bestselling series of contemporary mysteries featuring Stephanie Plum, a former lingerie buyer turned bounty hunter, with over two hundred million books in print worldwide. |
| Dame Janet Abbott Baker is a renowned English mezzo-soprano celebrated for her performances in opera, concerts, and lieder. |
| Janet McTeer is an English actress known for her acclaimed performances on stage and screen, earning prestigious awards and accolades throughout her career. |
| Janet Lever is an American sociologist and professor emerita known for her research on sex, intimate relationships, gender, and sport. |
| Janet Rosenberg Jagan was the first female President of Guyana, serving from 1997 to 1999, and also the first female Prime Minister of Guyana. |
| Janet Lee Bouvier - Janet Norton Lee Auchincloss, previously Bouvier, was an American socialite and the mother of former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy and Princess Lee Radziwill. |
| Janet Guthrie is a retired professional race car driver and the first woman to qualify and compete in both the Indianapolis 500 and the Daytona 500 in 1977. |
| Dame Janet Suzman is a South African-born British actress known for her successful early career in the Royal Shakespeare Company and her acclaimed performance in the film "Nicholas and Alexandra." |
| Janet Lippe Norwood was an American statistician and the first female Commissioner of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, appointed by President Jimmy Carter in 1979, and reappointed twice by President Reagan. |
| Janet Elizabeth Mathews, also known as Janet Russell, was an Australian pianist, music teacher, and documenter of Aboriginal music, language, and culture, who made significant contributions to the Australian Institute of Aboriginal Studies archives and collaborated with linguist Luise Hercus. |
| Janet Kim Albrechtsen is an Australian opinion columnist with The Australian and a former board member of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. |
| Janet Karin OAM, born in Perth, Australia in 1938, is a renowned Australian dancer and dance educator, having made significant contributions to the Australian Ballet and the field of dance internationally. |
