Jennette
Pronunciation: [ zh-ihn-EHT ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Jennette first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 2,248 babies have been named Jennette in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jennette is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #71,578 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #71,578
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Jennette
Jennette is a girl name .
Jennette is currently ranked #71,578 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jennette include Jen, Jenn, Jenny, Jennie, Jenne, Jenney, Jenneie, Tte, Ttey, Jey, Jeie, and Jenkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Jennette include Jennifer, Jenna, Jenny, Jennie, Jennah . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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