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Personal experiences with the name Janelle: | Edit

This is my name and I've always loved it! I get many compliments and love the nickname options, I recommend it to any little girl!

Nicknames for Janelle: | Edit

Jan, Jane, Nell, Nellie, Elle, Ellie, Janie

Meanings and history of the name Janelle: | Edit

Female form of John. Means "God is gracious."

Famous real-life people named Janelle: | Edit

Janelle Taylor, best-selling American author of historical romance novels.
Janelle Monae, American singer, songwriter, performer and dancer. "The ArchAndroid (Suites ll and lll)"

Janelle in song, story & screen: | Edit

Janelle- by Christian rapper Fresh I.E.