Origin of the name Janet:
Diminutive form of Jane (God is gracious).
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I like the name Janet even though most Janets are now 60+ and many people perceive it to be a grandma's name. I think Janet falls into the same category of names as Nancy and Karen: attractive, respectable female names that will probably see a resurgence in 20-30 years.
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Janet in Mexico is pronounced like Janette.
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Jan, Netty
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Janet Leigh, actress
Janet Jackson, entertainer
Janet Evans, Olympic Swimmer
Janet Evanovich, author
Janet Reno, first female U.S. Attorney General- Janet in song, story & screen: | Edit
Janet (of Brad & Janet), the character played by Susan Sarandon in the film "The Rocky Horror Picture Show"
Janet Dawkins, heroine of the British television comedy "My Hero"
Janet Gavin, character and wife of firefighter Tommy Gavin on the TV series "Rescue Me"
Janet Wood, character on '70s-'80s sitcom "Three's Company"
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Global Popularity of the Name Janet
- #716 in United States
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