Jenette
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Jenette first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,490 babies have been named Jenette in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jenette is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #48,973 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #48,973
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Jenette
Jenette is a girl name .
Jenette is currently ranked #48,973 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jenette include Jen, Jene, Jeney, Jeneie, Tte, Ttey, Jey, Jeie, and Jenkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Jenette include Jenesis, Jenevieve . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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