The nameJanny
Janny is a unisex French name, a diminutive of Jeanne or Jean, mostly given in the 1940s and 1950s.
- Unisex name
- French
Meaning
Like John and Jane, it comes from Hebrew, "God is gracious".
Origin
French, a diminutive.
History
Found from the early 20th century, Janny peaked in the mid 1940s, stayed in use in the 1950s, then became very rare.
Popularity of the name Janny
Janny in France
1947peak year (40 births)
950babies named Janny in France since 1900
Janny was most popular in France in the 1950s, with 270 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named Janny. Its rise began around 1906, and it peaked in 1947. Half of all babies named Janny in France were born before 1950, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Janny mean?
Like John and Jane, it comes from Hebrew, "God is gracious".
What is the origin of the name Janny?
French, a diminutive.
Is Janny a girl's or a boy's name?
Janny is a unisex name, given to both girls and boys.