Jeannette
Meaning of Jeannette
Jeannette is a beautiful and timeless name for baby girls. It has its origins in the French name Jeanette, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanah, meaning "God is gracious." The English pronunciation of Jeannette is juh-NET (/dʒəˈnɛt/). This name has been popular for many years and continues to be chosen by parents around the world. In the United States, Jeannette was more commonly used in the early 20th century, but its popularity has declined over time. However, it still remains a classic and elegant choice for those seeking a traditional name with a touch of sophistication.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as juh-NET (/dʒəˈnɛt/)
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Notable People Named Jeannette
| Jeannette Ridlon Piccard was an American high-altitude balloonist and Episcopal priest, known for holding the women's altitude record for nearly three decades and being regarded as the first woman in space. |
| Jeannette Pickering Rankin was the first woman to hold federal office in the United States and a prominent advocate for women's rights. |
| Jeannette Sorrell is an American conductor, harpsichordist, and the founder of Apollo's Fire, the Cleveland Baroque Orchestra. |
| Jeannette Thurber was a pioneering patron of classical music in the United States, known for establishing the National Conservatory of Music of America in 1885 and advocating for the rights of women, people of color, and the handicapped to attend her school. |
| Jeannette Walls is a renowned American author and journalist, famous for her memoir The Glass Castle and her work as a former gossip columnist for MSNBC.com. |
| Jeannette Augustus Marks was an American professor at Mount Holyoke College and the namesake of the Jeannette Marks Cultural Center, which supports and provides programming for LGBT students and allies. |
| Jeannette Rosita Young is an Australian medical doctor and administrator who became the governor of Queensland in November 2021, after serving as the chief health officer of Queensland for 16 years. |
| Jeannette Guyot was a highly decorated French Resistance operative during World War II. |
| Jeannette Mirsky Ginsburg was an American writer known for her biographical writings on the history of exploration and was awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship in 1947. |
| Jeannette Charles is a retired British actress known for her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II due to her striking resemblance to the monarch. |
| Jeannette McHugh was the first woman from New South Wales elected to federal parliament in Australia, serving as a member of the House of Representatives from 1983 to 1996 and as Minister for Consumer Affairs in the Keating government. |
| Jeannette Paulson Hereniko is an American film producer, television writer, and founder of the Hawaii International Film Festival, known for her promotion of Asian cinema in America. |
| Jeannette Gadson was an American politician from New York. |
| Jeannette Scott (1864–1937) was a Canadian-born American painter who later became the head of the painting department at Syracuse University. |
| Jeannette Genius McKean was a multi-talented individual known for her work as a painter, interior decorator, art glass collector, and her contributions to founding the Morse Museum and supporting Rollins College. |
