Gracious
A diminutive of Jane, which is the feminine form of John. It ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan, signifying that God has been merciful or gracious. While historically a nickname, it has been used as a standalone given name since the 19th century.
Less common today
Janey isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,205 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Scottish Member of the European Parliament
Scottish comedian and writer
The protagonist of the parody film Not Another Teen Movie · Not Another Teen Movie
A character in the Borderlands video game series · Borderlands
