Janet Turnage

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Janet Turnage — French
587K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Janet Turnage 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 Turnage: (Charles Scott Turnage) (1948-1988) United States Army, Awarded Silver Star, April 13th 1967 For Gallantry in Action. Allen H. Turnage (1891–1971), United States Marine Corps General Frederick E. Turnage (1936–2011), North Carolina city councillor and former mayor of Rocky Mount Jean A. Turnage (1926–2015), Chief Justice of the Montana Supreme Court Mark-Anthony Turnage (born 1960), English composer of classical music Sheila Turnage (fl. 2010s), American author Thomas K. 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: Turnage

English

(Charles Scott Turnage) (1948-1988) United States Army, Awarded Silver Star, April 13th 1967 For Gallantry in Action. Allen H. Turnage (1891–1971), United States Marine Corps General Frederick E. Turnage (1936–2011), North Carolina city councillor and former mayor of Rocky Mount Jean A. Turnage (1926–2015), Chief Justice of the Montana Supreme Court Mark-Anthony Turnage (born 1960), English composer of classical music Sheila Turnage (fl. 2010s), American author Thomas K.

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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 Turnage

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 Turnage:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

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 Turnage?
The surname Turnage originates from English. (Charles Scott Turnage) (1948-1988) United States Army, Awarded Silver Star, April 13th 1967 For Gallantry in Action. Allen H. Turnage (1891–1971), United States Marine Corps General Frederick E. Turnage (1936–2011), North Carolina city councillor and former mayor of Rocky Mount Jean A. Turnage (1926–2015), Chief Justice of the Montana Supreme Court Mark-Anthony Turnage (born 1960), English composer of classical music Sheila Turnage (fl. 2010s), American author Thomas K.
What are the origins of the name Janet Turnage?
The name Janet Turnage combines two different traditions: the first name Janet has French roots, while the surname Turnage originates from English.
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