Jayne

Jayne is an English feminine given name, an elaborated spelling variant of Jane, which itself derives from the Old French Jehanne, ultimately tracing back to the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning God is gracious. The spelling with a y gained popularity in the twentieth century, partly as a way to distinguish the feminine form from the masculine John. Notable bearers include American actress Jayne Mansfield, whose fame helped cement the spelling's cultural presence. Related forms include Jane, Jean, Joan, and Joanna.