Jeanette (also Jeannette) is a female given name. It comes from the name Jeanne. Other variations are Jennette, Janette and Janet. The name means "God is gracious" in Hebrew. People named Jeannette include Jennette McCurdy. Fictional characters include Jeanette Miller of the Chippettes. People named "Janet" include Janet Jackson, Janet Leigh and Janet Reno.