Jeannette
4 synonyms for Jeannette, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Name — A feminine given name, a French diminutive of Jeanne.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Came from French Jeannette, from Jeanne + -ette, q.v. A doublet of Ivanka, Jan, Janelle, Janet, Janey, Janine, Jeanette, Jeanie, Jeannine, Jen, Jenna, Jenny, Jessie, Jo, Jody, Juanita, Shanae, Sinead, and Vanna.
Full origin of Jeannette →Frequently asked questions
What does “Jeannette” mean?
The word “Jeannette” means a feminine given name, a French diminutive of Jeanne.
How do you pronounce “Jeannette”?
“Jeannette” is pronounced juh-NEHT (/d͡ʒəˈnɛt/ in IPA).
How do you use “Jeannette” in a sentence?
Here is “Jeannette” used in a sentence: “Jeannette studied art history in Paris.”
What part of speech is “Jeannette”?
“Jeannette” is a name.
