Janette
Pronunciation: [ j-uhn-EHT ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Janette first appeared in US Social Security records in 1971.
Over 42 babies have been named Janette in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Janette is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #39,821 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #39,821
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Janette
Janette is a boy name .
Is Janette a boy or girl name? Janette is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #39,821 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #4,805. Janette is more commonly used as a girl name.
Janette is currently ranked #39,821 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Janette include Jan, Jane, Janey, Janeie, Tte, Ttey, Jay, Jaie, and Jankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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