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Baby Name: Janet

Janet

Form of Jane

Gender: Girl | Origin: Hebrew, English
Popularity: Familiar

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A pet form of Jane that originated as Janeta. Influenced by actress Janet Gaynor in 1928, who became the first recipient of the Academy Award for Best Actress, which led to the name's first appearance among the top 100. Pop singer Janet Jackson is a current bearer of the name. Gods Gracious Gift

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