Janet Addison

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Janet Addison — French
587K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Janet Addison is a name that combines French origins. The first name Janet is a feminine given name of French origin. Janet is a feminine given name meaning "God is gracious" or "gift from God". It is the feminine form of John. It is a variation of the French proper noun Jeannette, Spanish proper noun Juanita, Russian Жанет (Zhanet), Circassian Джэнэт (Dzhenet), and Hungarian Zsanett. It is also the diminutive of Jeanne or Jane. People with the given name Janet People with the given name Janat Janat Ansari (born 1970), Nepalese politician Janat Gul, alternate name of Hammdidullah, Afghan prisoner of the U.S. The surname Addison: Addison is a Scottish patronymic surname meaning "son of Addie", a Scottish Lowlands nickname for Adam. Aaron Addison (born 1995), Australian tennis player Adele Addison (born 1925), American soprano Agnes Addison (1842–1903), New Zealand draper Albert Christopher Addison (1862–1935), English writer Alwin Addison (1887–1971), Australian cricketer Angela Addison (born 1999), English footballer Anita W. Addison (1952–2004), American film director Arthur Addison (1842–1915), Australian politician Ben Addison (born 1985), Scottish rugby player Benjamin N. O. Janet is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 587K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Janet reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Janet

French

Janet is a feminine given name meaning "God is gracious" or "gift from God". It is the feminine form of John. It is a variation of the French proper noun Jeannette, Spanish proper noun Juanita, Russian Жанет (Zhanet), Circassian Джэнэт (Dzhenet), and Hungarian Zsanett. It is also the diminutive of Jeanne or Jane. People with the given name Janet People with the given name Janat Janat Ansari (born 1970), Nepalese politician Janat Gul, alternate name of Hammdidullah, Afghan prisoner of the U.S.

Surname: Addison

Scottish

Addison is a Scottish patronymic surname meaning "son of Addie", a Scottish Lowlands nickname for Adam. Aaron Addison (born 1995), Australian tennis player Adele Addison (born 1925), American soprano Agnes Addison (1842–1903), New Zealand draper Albert Christopher Addison (1862–1935), English writer Alwin Addison (1887–1971), Australian cricketer Angela Addison (born 1999), English footballer Anita W. Addison (1952–2004), American film director Arthur Addison (1842–1915), Australian politician Ben Addison (born 1985), Scottish rugby player Benjamin N. O.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Janet is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Janet by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Janet Addison:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

22
Soul Urge Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

22
Personality Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Janet?
The first name Janet originates from French. Janet is a feminine given name meaning "God is gracious" or "gift from God". It is the feminine form of John. It is a variation of the French proper noun Jeannette, Spanish proper noun Juanita, Russian Жанет (Zhanet), Circassian Джэнэт (Dzhenet), and Hungarian Zsanett. It is also the diminutive of Jeanne or Jane. People with the given name Janet People with the given name Janat Janat Ansari (born 1970), Nepalese politician Janat Gul, alternate name of Hammdidullah, Afghan prisoner of the U.S.
When was Janet most popular?
The name Janet reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Addison?
The surname Addison originates from Scottish. Addison is a Scottish patronymic surname meaning "son of Addie", a Scottish Lowlands nickname for Adam. Aaron Addison (born 1995), Australian tennis player Adele Addison (born 1925), American soprano Agnes Addison (1842–1903), New Zealand draper Albert Christopher Addison (1862–1935), English writer Alwin Addison (1887–1971), Australian cricketer Angela Addison (born 1999), English footballer Anita W. Addison (1952–2004), American film director Arthur Addison (1842–1915), Australian politician Ben Addison (born 1985), Scottish rugby player Benjamin N. O.
What are the origins of the name Janet Addison?
The name Janet Addison combines two different traditions: the first name Janet has French roots, while the surname Addison originates from Scottish.
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