Janice Morse

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Janice Morse — God is gracious
442K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Janice Morse is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name Janice is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin. Janice is a modern feminine given name, an extended version of Jane, an English feminine form of John which is itself derived from the Hebrew Yohanan, meaning ('Graced by god') or Yehohanan ('God is gracious'). The name Janice was first used by American author Paul Leicester Ford for the heroine of the 1899 novel Janice Meredith. Janice Meredith was a 1924 silent film based on the novel by Ford and the 1900 stage play A Colonial Girl. Janis is a spelling variant. The surname Morse: Alan Morse (born 1958), American guitarist Albert Pitts Morse (1863–1936), American entomologist Alex Morse (born 1989), American politician Alice Cordelia Morse (1863–1961), American book designer Alina Morse (born 2005), American teenage businessperson Allen B. Morse (1837–1921), American jurist Alpheus C. Morse (1818–1893), American architect Andrew Morse (born 1974), American television news executive Andy Morse (born 1958), American professional golfer Anson D. Janice is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 442K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Janice reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Janice

Meaning: God is gracious

Hebrew

Janice is a modern feminine given name, an extended version of Jane, an English feminine form of John which is itself derived from the Hebrew Yohanan, meaning ('Graced by god') or Yehohanan ('God is gracious'). The name Janice was first used by American author Paul Leicester Ford for the heroine of the 1899 novel Janice Meredith. Janice Meredith was a 1924 silent film based on the novel by Ford and the 1900 stage play A Colonial Girl. Janis is a spelling variant.

Surname: Morse

English

Alan Morse (born 1958), American guitarist Albert Pitts Morse (1863–1936), American entomologist Alex Morse (born 1989), American politician Alice Cordelia Morse (1863–1961), American book designer Alina Morse (born 2005), American teenage businessperson Allen B. Morse (1837–1921), American jurist Alpheus C. Morse (1818–1893), American architect Andrew Morse (born 1974), American television news executive Andy Morse (born 1958), American professional golfer Anson D.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Janice 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 Janice by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Janice Morse

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 Janice Morse:

4
Expression Number

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

8
Soul Urge Number

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

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

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 Janice?
The first name Janice originates from Hebrew. Janice is a modern feminine given name, an extended version of Jane, an English feminine form of John which is itself derived from the Hebrew Yohanan, meaning ('Graced by god') or Yehohanan ('God is gracious'). The name Janice was first used by American author Paul Leicester Ford for the heroine of the 1899 novel Janice Meredith. Janice Meredith was a 1924 silent film based on the novel by Ford and the 1900 stage play A Colonial Girl. Janis is a spelling variant.
When was Janice most popular?
The name Janice reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Morse?
The surname Morse originates from English. Alan Morse (born 1958), American guitarist Albert Pitts Morse (1863–1936), American entomologist Alex Morse (born 1989), American politician Alice Cordelia Morse (1863–1961), American book designer Alina Morse (born 2005), American teenage businessperson Allen B. Morse (1837–1921), American jurist Alpheus C. Morse (1818–1893), American architect Andrew Morse (born 1974), American television news executive Andy Morse (born 1958), American professional golfer Anson D.
What are the origins of the name Janice Morse?
The name Janice Morse combines two different traditions: the first name Janice has Hebrew roots, while the surname Morse originates from English.
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