| Meaning | God is gracious |
| Origin | English, French, Hebrew |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Ja-net |
About Janet
Janet represents classic sensibility and enduring appeal. This name has graced generations of accomplished women, carrying with it a sense of reliability and substance. There's an honesty to Janet—it's straightforward, unpretentious, and genuinely beautiful in its simplicity. The name doesn't rely on elaborate styling or trendy modifications; it stands confidently on its own merits. Janet works in any professional setting while remaining warm and personal in social contexts. It's a name that has weathered changing fashions and emerged still strong, still relevant. Parents choosing Janet often value tradition, stability, and proven worth over fleeting trends. The name's two syllables create a satisfying completeness, neither too brief nor overly elaborate. Janet is thoroughly itself, requiring no embellishment.
Nicknames for Janet
| Jan |
| Jane |
| Nettie |
| Jenny |
Famous People Named Janet
| Janet Jackson | American singer and actress |
| Janet Leigh | American actress |
| Janet Yellen | American economist and former Chair of the Federal Reserve |
| Janet Evanovich | American author |
| Janet McTeer | British actress |
| Janet Napolitano | American politician and former Secretary of Homeland Security |
| Janet Gaynor | American actress |
| Janet Hubert | American actress |
| Janet Munro | British actress |
| Janet Reno | American lawyer and former Attorney General of the United States |
| Janet Suzman | South African actress |
| Janet Montgomery | British actress |
| Janet Varney | American actress and comedian |
| Janet Frame | New Zealand author |
| Janet Ellis | British television presenter and actress |
| Janet Street-Porter | British journalist and television presenter |
| Janet McFarland | Canadian journalist |
| Janet Jagan | Former President of Guyana |
| Janet Webb | Australian politician |
| Janet Mock | American writer, director, and transgender rights activist |
Characters Named Janet
| Janet Weiss | "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" |
| Janet Snakehole | "Parks and Recreation" |
| Janet Carter | "Three's Company" |
| Janet Hodgson | "The Conjuring 2" |
| Janet Fraiser | "Stargate SG-1" |
| Janet Van Dyne | Marvel Comics character - The Wasp |
| Janet Heffernan | "My Wife and Kids" |
| Janet Sterling-Kidder | "Corner Gas" |
| Janet Barch | "Daria" |
| Janet Soskice | "The West Wing" |
| Janet Stone | "Arrow" |
| Janet Ives | "Primeval" |
| Janet Baywood | "Law & Order" |
| Janet Rutherford | "Home and Away" |
| Janet Dobbs | "Hollyoaks" |
| Janet Dawkins | "The Tomorrow People" |
| Janet Drake | "Gotham" |
| Janet Taylor | "Falling Skies" |
| Janet Halliday | "Supernatural" |