Jennette
Meaning of Jennette
Jennette, phonemically transcribed as /dʒəˈnɛt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet, is a feminine given name of French derivation customarily understood as a diminutive of Jeanne, the feminine equivalent of Jean, which itself derives from the Hebrew theonym Yôḥānān, signifying “God is gracious.” Although Californian birth-registration data reveal that Jennette attained modest but steady usage during the late twentieth century—peaking at rank 296 in 1978 before gradually declining—it remains comparatively rare in present-day Anglo-American naming conventions. The name’s morphological structure, marked by the suffix -ette, attests to its evolution within Romance-language diminutive formation and its subsequent assimilation into English anthroponymy. As an appellative, Jennette embodies a synthesis of devotional etymology, medieval European christening practices, and modern phonetic codification, thereby illustrating a continuum of linguistic adaptation. In contemporary cultural discourse, the name has been borne by figures in performing arts and literature, reinforcing its association with creative vocations and sustaining its residual recognition despite reduced frequency.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as juh-NET (/dʒəˈnɛt/)
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Notable People Named Jennette
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