Find out how popular the first name Yanette has been for the last 39 years (from 1975 to 2013) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Yanette by gender

Based on the last 39 years of data, Yanette is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2013, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Yanette.

The history of the first name Yanette

The name Yanette is a French variant of the name Jeannette, which is derived from the Old French name Jehanne, a feminine form of Jean. This name ultimately traces its roots back to the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious."

The name Jeannette, and its variant Yanette, gained popularity in France during the Middle Ages. It was a common name among the French nobility and aristocracy, and it is believed to have been used as a diminutive or pet form of the more formal name Jehanne.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Yanette can be found in the writings of the 16th-century French poet and playwright Pierre de Ronsard. In his work "Les Amours," he mentions a woman named Yanette, whom he describes as a beautiful and virtuous lady.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the name Yanette was particularly popular among the French upper classes. Notable individuals who bore this name include Yanette de Vaudemont (1639-1717), a French noblewoman and the wife of Prince Louis de Lorraine.

In the 19th century, the name Yanette was also used in literature and art. The French novelist and playwright Victor Hugo included a character named Yanette in his novel "Les Misérables." Additionally, the French painter Edgar Degas captured the image of a young woman named Yanette in his famous pastel work "Yanette Seizing a Butterfly."

Another notable bearer of the name Yanette was Yanette Delétang (1828-1919), a French composer and pianist who was highly regarded during her time. She composed numerous works for piano and orchestra and was a prominent figure in the Parisian musical scene of the late 19th century.

While the name Yanette has its origins in France, it has also been used in other parts of the world, particularly in areas with French cultural influence. For example, there are records of individuals named Yanette in the Caribbean islands, where French settlers and colonists introduced the name.

Data source

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