Find out how popular the first name Janetta has been for the last 49 years (from 1974 to 2022) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Janetta by gender

Based on the last 49 years of data, Janetta is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2022, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Janetta.

The history of the first name Janetta

The name Janetta originated from the Latin name Iohannes, which means "Yahweh is gracious." It is the feminine form of the name John and is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan. The name Janetta first appeared in the late Middle Ages, around the 12th century, and was primarily used in Western Europe.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Janetta can be found in the 13th-century poem "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight," where a character named Janetta is mentioned. During the Renaissance period, the name gained popularity among the nobility and aristocracy in Europe.

In the 16th century, Janetta was a relatively common name in Italy, particularly in the regions of Lombardy and Veneto. One notable figure from this time was Janetta Guarini (1515-1590), an Italian poet and writer who was part of the literary circle of the Accademia della Virtù in Rome.

In the 17th century, the name Janetta appeared in several historical records in England and Scotland. One example is Janetta Semple (1598-1668), a Scottish noblewoman and supporter of the Covenanter movement during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms.

During the 18th century, the name Janetta was popular in France and parts of Germany. A notable figure from this era was Janetta Reboul (1732-1808), a French writer and salonnière who hosted a renowned literary salon in Paris.

In the 19th century, Janetta was a relatively uncommon name, but it was still used in various parts of Europe. One example is Janetta Philipps (1846-1933), a Welsh scholar and writer who played a significant role in the revival of the Welsh language and literature.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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