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The name Janet is of Scottish origin and is a diminutive form of the name Jane, meaning "God is gracious" or "gift from God". It was originally used as a nickname for women with the name Jane, but eventually became a name in its own right. Janet has been a popular name in Scotland, England, and the United States since the 19th century. It was most popular in the 1940s and 1950s in the US, but has since declined in popularity. Famous Janets include Janet Jackson (singer and actress), Janet Leigh (actress), and Janet Yellen (economist and former chair of the Federal Reserve).

The name Janet is popular in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Scotland, and Australia.

There are several names that are similar to Janet in terms of sound and origin. Here are some of them:

• Janice
• Jeanette
• Janelle
• Janine
• Janessa
• Janetta
• Jannette
• Janya
• Janel
• Janita