Janey

Janey originates from Hebrew and is alternately used with its variants, Jaynee and Janie. The meaning of Janey is 'God is merciful'. According to the Hebrew Bible, Janey came from Johanna who was the wife of King Herod Antipas' steward. The name Janey has been gender-specific for many years and is still predominantly used for girls. This name became increasingly popular in 1884. The name was relatively popular by 1887, after which it experienced a slow decline in popularity. The name Janey reached its peak in 1947. The name is moderately common and has been used for various television and film characters. A character called Janey Briggs can be seen in the 2001 teen comedy movie 'Not Another Teen Movie', and is portrayed by the American actress, singer, and model Chyler Leigh. People have a belief that a person with the name Janey is creative, pioneering, individual, innovative, ambitious, and inventive. They hold unique traits, including being positive, independent, proactive, and goal-oriented. Janey is primarily used in the United Kingdom, British Columbia, Germany, Denmark, Ontario, Argentina, Brazil, and Austria. A famous personality with this name is Janey Godley, a Scottish stand-up comedian, actress, and writer. Another well-known personality with this name was Janey O'Neil Buchan, a former Scottish Labour Member of the European Parliament. 

Gender

Girl

Origin

Hebrew

Numerology

J is for joyful, the spirit you spread.

A is for admirable, you certainly are!

N is for name, a pleasant one indeed.

E is for enjoy, your life can be fun!

Y is for yearn, your innermost desires.

Lucky

Janey lucky number is 1.

1 symbolizes a pioneering spirit, independent nature, and innate leadership capabilities. On a bad day, 1 can be a bit bossy or boastful, hiding any insecurities behind over-developed self-importance. 1 must remember that although it is first, it can very quickly become the loneliest number. Even the most autonomous 1s need the support of their friends, family, and lovers.

Famous People Named Janey

• Dakota Ulissa Culkin sister of actor Macaulay Culkin
• Dakota O'Donnell daughter of Rosie O'Donnell and Michelle Rounds
• Dakota Runnels daughter of pro wrestlers Dustin and Terri Runnels
• Dakota Woodside (b. 2009) daughter of actors D.B. Woodside and Golden Brooks
• Dakoda Flowie Dowd American amateur golfer; once the youngest player to compete on the LPGA Tour

Janey in Pop Culture

• Pet form of Davida, used independently since the 1860s, originally used in Scotland, but steadily used elsewhere
• Vida Boheme a New York drag queen played by Patrick Swayze in the 1995 movie "To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar"
• "Viva la Vida " a song by Coldplay
• Vida Rocca Pink Ranger of Power Rangers Mystic Force
• Vida a character in "The Darkest Minds" series