Find out how popular the first name Janelly has been for the last 38 years (from 1986 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Janelly by gender

Based on the last 38 years of data, Janelly is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 74 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Janelly.

The history of the first name Janelly

The name Janelly is a modern invented name that does not have a clear cultural or linguistic origin. It appears to be a combination of the names Jane and Nelly, which themselves have distinct roots.

Jane is a feminine form of the male name John, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious." The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries due to its use in the Bible and various literary works. Nelly, on the other hand, is a diminutive form of the name Eleanor, which comes from the Provençal name Aliénor, possibly derived from the Germanic elements "alia" (other) and "nor" (nobility).

While there are no historical references or ancient texts specifically mentioning the name Janelly, its components Jane and Nelly have been used throughout history. One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Jane is found in the 14th century, referring to Jane Seymour, the third wife of King Henry VIII of England (c. 1508-1537). Another notable bearer of the name is Jane Austen (1775-1817), the renowned English novelist known for her works such as "Pride and Prejudice" and "Sense and Sensibility."

As for the name Nelly, one of the earliest examples is Nell Gwyn (1650-1687), a famous English actress and mistress of King Charles II. Another notable figure is Nelly Sachs (1891-1970), a Swedish-German poet and dramatist who received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1966.

Other historical figures with the names Jane and Nelly include Jane Eyre, the titular character in Charlotte Brontë's novel (1847); Nelly Bly, the pioneering American journalist known for her record-breaking trip around the world (1864-1922); Jane Addams, the American social worker and co-founder of the Hull House in Chicago, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1931 (1860-1935); and Nelly Furtado, the Canadian singer and songwriter known for hits like "Promiscuous" and "Say It Right" (born in 1978).

While the name Janelly may not have a long historical lineage, its components Jane and Nelly have been borne by notable figures across various fields, contributing to its modern usage and appeal.

Data source

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