Janet Blades

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Janet Blades — French
587K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Janet Blades 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 Blades: Al Blades (1977–2003), American football player Al Blades Jr. (born 1999), American football player Ben C. Blades (1908–1973), American politician Cameron Blades (born 1971), Australian rugby union player Daniel Blades, Lord Blades (1888–1959), Scottish judge Jack Blades (born 1954), American musician Jay Blades (born 1970), British furniture restorer and presenter Mona Blades, 18-year-old New Zealand woman who disappeared in 1975 Percibal Blades (born 1943), Panamanian basketball player Reanna Blades (born 2005), English footballer Rubén Blades (born 1948), Panamanian singer, actor Richard Bl. 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: Blades

Scottish

Al Blades (1977–2003), American football player Al Blades Jr. (born 1999), American football player Ben C. Blades (1908–1973), American politician Cameron Blades (born 1971), Australian rugby union player Daniel Blades, Lord Blades (1888–1959), Scottish judge Jack Blades (born 1954), American musician Jay Blades (born 1970), British furniture restorer and presenter Mona Blades, 18-year-old New Zealand woman who disappeared in 1975 Percibal Blades (born 1943), Panamanian basketball player Reanna Blades (born 2005), English footballer Rubén Blades (born 1948), Panamanian singer, actor Richard Bl.

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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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Notable People Named Janet Blades

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

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

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

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 Blades?
The surname Blades originates from Scottish. Al Blades (1977–2003), American football player Al Blades Jr. (born 1999), American football player Ben C. Blades (1908–1973), American politician Cameron Blades (born 1971), Australian rugby union player Daniel Blades, Lord Blades (1888–1959), Scottish judge Jack Blades (born 1954), American musician Jay Blades (born 1970), British furniture restorer and presenter Mona Blades, 18-year-old New Zealand woman who disappeared in 1975 Percibal Blades (born 1943), Panamanian basketball player Reanna Blades (born 2005), English footballer Rubén Blades (born 1948), Panamanian singer, actor Richard Bl.
What are the origins of the name Janet Blades?
The name Janet Blades combines two different traditions: the first name Janet has French roots, while the surname Blades originates from Scottish.
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