Jeanie

Jeanie is an English diminutive form of Jean, which itself derives from the Old French Jehanne, a feminine adaptation of the Latin Iohannes, ultimately rooted in the Hebrew Yohanan, meaning God is gracious. The name gained particular warmth and familiarity in Scotland, where Jean and its pet forms were widely used. It was immortalized in Robert Burns's 1788 song Sweet Afton, which refers to his beloved as Jeanie, cementing its tender, romantic associations. Related forms include Jeanie's parent name Jean, as well as Jane, Joan, Joanna, and Jeannie.