Janelle

Janelle is an English feminine name that originated as a modern elaboration of Jane, itself the English form of the Old French Jehanne, derived from the Latin Johanna and ultimately from the Hebrew Yohanan, meaning God is gracious. The name emerged primarily in the twentieth century as part of a broader pattern of forming new feminine names by adding the suffix -elle to existing roots. It shares its lineage with Janet, Janice, and Jean, all variants of the same Hebrew source. The name gained wider recognition in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States and Australia, during the mid-1900s.