Find out how popular the first name Jenielle has been for the last 11 years (from 1979 to 1989) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jenielle by gender

Based on the last 11 years of data, Jenielle is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1989, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Jenielle.

The history of the first name Jenielle

Jenielle is a feminine given name with its origins rooted in the Romance languages, specifically French and Italian. The name is a combination of the French word "joie," meaning joy or happiness, and the Italian suffix "-elle," which is a diminutive form often used to create feminine names.

The earliest recorded use of the name Jenielle dates back to the 16th century in France, where it was a variant of the more common name Janelle. During this period, the name was often associated with qualities such as joy, beauty, and grace, reflecting the cultural values of the time.

One of the earliest known historical figures to bear the name Jenielle was Jenielle de Montfort, a French noblewoman born in 1542. She was known for her artistic talents and her patronage of the arts, particularly in the field of poetry.

In the 17th century, the name Jenielle gained popularity in Italy, where it was often used as a variant of the name Gianella. One notable figure from this era was Jenielle Boccaccio (1623-1687), an Italian painter and poet who was renowned for her landscape paintings and her contribution to the Baroque art movement.

As the name spread throughout Europe, it also found its way into literature and historical records. In the 18th century, the character of Jenielle appeared in the French novel "Les Liaisons Dangereuses" by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos, published in 1782. This fictional character was portrayed as a young woman of great beauty and charm.

During the 19th century, the name Jenielle gained popularity in England and other parts of the British Isles. One notable figure from this era was Jenielle Nightingale (1820-1910), a British social reformer and pioneer in the field of modern nursing. Her dedication to improving healthcare for soldiers during the Crimean War earned her widespread recognition and respect.

Another historical figure with the name Jenielle was Jenielle Curie (1867-1934), a pioneering physicist and chemist from Poland. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and the first person to win the Nobel Prize twice, once in Physics and once in Chemistry. Her groundbreaking work on radioactivity and its applications in medicine and scientific research made her a iconic figure in the scientific community.

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