Find out how popular the first name Jovette has been for the last 1 years (from 1987 to 1987) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jovette by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Jovette is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1987, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Jovette.

The history of the first name Jovette

The name Jovette is a French feminine name derived from the Latin name Jove, which is a variant form of the name Jovis, meaning "Jupiter" in Roman mythology. Jupiter was the king of the gods in Roman religion and mythology, and his name is the origin of many given names in various languages.

Jovette is a diminutive form of the French name Jovette, which was derived from the Latin name Jovia or Joviana. These names were borne by several early Christian saints, such as Saint Jovita, a Roman martyr who lived in the 2nd century AD.

The earliest recorded use of the name Jovette dates back to the Middle Ages in France. One of the first notable bearers of this name was Jovette de Montfort, a French noblewoman who lived in the 13th century.

Throughout history, there have been several notable women named Jovette, including Jovette Renard (1900-1983), a French actress and singer who appeared in several films during the 1930s and 1940s. Another famous Jovette was Jovette Marchessault (1938-2022), a Canadian writer and playwright known for her contributions to Quebec literature.

In the field of literature, Jovette was the name of a character in the novel "Jovette-Alice" by Canadian author Marie-Claire Blais, published in 1964. The book explored themes of isolation, identity, and the struggle for survival in rural Quebec.

Jovette Bourgeois (1925-2010) was a French-Canadian artist and painter known for her colorful abstract compositions and her involvement in the artistic community of Montreal. She was a recipient of the Order of Canada, one of the highest civilian honors in the country.

Another notable bearer of this name was Jovette Bourque (1929-2005), a Canadian politician and educator who served as Speaker of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1993 to 1998, becoming the first woman to hold this position in the province.

Data source

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