Janice
Meaning of Janice
Janice is a feminine name with origins in English. It is pronounced as JAN-is, both in American English (/ˈdʒænɪs/) and British English (/ˈdʒanɪs/). Variations of the name include Janis and Janessa.
Throughout the years, Janice has maintained a consistent level of popularity for baby girls in the United States. In recent years, it has ranked between 2,000 to 2,500 in terms of occurrence. However, during its peak in the 1960s and 1970s, Janice was a much more prevalent choice for parents.
The associations with the name Janice are varied and can differ from person to person. Some may consider it a traditional or classic name, while others may view it as having a timeless charm. Ultimately, Janice carries a sense of elegance and sophistication that appeals to many parents seeking a refined and distinguished name for their daughters.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as JAN-is (/ˈdʒænɪs/)
British English
- Pronunced as JAN-is (/ˈdʒanɪs/)
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Notable People Named Janice
| Janice Doreen Dickinson is an American model, television personality, and businesswoman known for her successful modeling career and appearances on America's Next Top Model and The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency. |
| Janice Rogers Brown is an American jurist who served as a United States circuit judge and Associate Justice of the California Supreme Court. |
| Janice Kay Hahn is an American politician who has served in various positions, including as a U.S. Representative and a member of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. |
| Janice Kapp Perry is a prolific American composer, songwriter, and author, known for writing over 3,000 songs, including several featured in the official hymnal and Children's Songbook of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. |
| Janice de Belen, also known as Catherine Janice Yap de Belen, is a renowned Filipino actress, model, and television presenter, acclaimed for her exceptional performances in Filipino drama and horror films. |
| Janice McLaughlin was an American Catholic nun, missionary, and human rights activist known for her work in exposing atrocities and human rights violations in Rhodesia and later establishing an educational system in Zimbabwe. |
| Janice Arnold-Jones - Janice E. Arnold-Jones is an American politician who served as the New Mexico State Representative for the 24th district from 2003 to 2011 and is a member of the Republican Party. |
| Janice Leigh Limson is a South African Professor of Biotechnology, known for her research in nanotechnology biosensors and her role as founder and editor-in-chief of Science in Africa magazine. |
| Janice Bryant Howroyd is a pioneering entrepreneur, businesswoman, and author, known for founding and leading The ActOne Group, the largest minority-woman-owned personnel company in the U.S., and for being the first African-American woman to own a billion dollar company. |
| Janice Mirikitani was a Japanese-American poet and activist known for her work in the San Francisco Bay Area and as San Francisco's poet laureate from 2000 to 2002. |
| Janice Fukakusa - Janice R. Fukakusa is a Canadian business executive and former chief financial officer of the Royal Bank of Canada, who later served as the founding chairperson of the Canada Infrastructure Bank. |
| Janice Jones Monk is an Australian-American feminist geographer and Emeritus Professor at the University of Arizona. |
| Janice K Kiecolt-Glaser is a renowned clinical health psychologist and Director of the Ohio State Institute for Behavioral Medicine Research, known for her groundbreaking research in psychoneuroimmunology and stress associated with caregiving and marital relationships. |
| Janice Dean is a Canadian-born American weather presenter, television show host, and author based in New York City, currently known for her role as co-host and weather anchor on Fox & Friends. |
| Janice Charette is a Canadian public servant and diplomat who has held prominent roles including clerk of the Privy Council and Canadian high commissioner to the United Kingdom. |
