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I don't really care for it. I don't like the start, 'juh' and the 'NET' at the end doesn't add on to it. Names ending it -ette and -elle only work if the first sound is attractive. Jeannette sort of a plain and unappealing name to me, but that's just my opinion. I do prefer the French pronunciation.
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Jeannette is a fictional character in the DC Comics Universe. She first appeared in Secret Six #3 (January 2009), and was created by Gail Simone and Nicola Scott.
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Jeannette Rankin was known for her feminist and pacifist activism.
Rankin was born in 1880 in Montana Territory, the oldest of six children. She studied biology at the University of Montana and dabbled in a variety of careers. At age 27, she found her calling in social work, studying and working in San Francisco, New York City, and Spokane. She got involved with suffrage activities, and became a leader of the movement in her native Montana.
In 1916, Rankin ran for an at-large seat in Congress as a progressive Republican. She was elected, becoming the first woman to be elected to Congress.
In 1917, Rankin became one of 50 members of Congress to oppose US involvement in World War I, declaring, “I wish to stand with my country, but I cannot vote for war.” Rankin was widely criticized for the vote, and some in the suffrage movement suggested she had discredited the suffrage movement, but she was praised by some as well.
That single vote became the defining moment of her first term in Congress, though Rankin was also known for her work on labor issues.
Rankin faced an uphill battle in reelection in 1918 due to a change in Montana districting. Rankin instead sought election to the Senate, but lost the Republican primary.
After leaving Congress, Rankin worked as an activist for pacifist causes. She also purchased a farm in Georgia, where she spent long stretches.
In 1940, after arguing against US involvement against Germany and its allies, Rankin decided to seek her congressional seat again. In the primary she defeated the incumbent, a Norwegian-born antisemite, and in the general election defeated another former congressman.
In December 1941, Rankin was the only member of Congress to vote against a declaration of war on Japan after the Pearl harbor attacks. Several other members of Congress implored her to change her vote, or to abstain, and she refused. Rankin was hissed at by those in the gallery and was inundated with reporters and angry telegrams, including one from her brother. Rankin did abstain from the declaration of war against Germany and Italy. Rankin did not run for reelection in 1942.
Rankin maintained her pacifist advocacy after leaving Congress, and traveled extensively.
In the 1960s and 1970s, Rankin became an inspiration for a young generation of feminist, pacifist, and civil rights activists. Rankin led a 5,000-woman peace march against the Vietnam War in 1968, the Jeannette Rankin Brigade. She seriously considered running for a third House term as an anti-Vietnam candidate in 1972, but, now in her nineties, her health was not conducive to such a run.
Rankin died in May 1973 at age 92.
Since 1985, a statue of Jeannette Rankin has represented Montana in Statuary Hall at the US Capitol. Rankin was inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame in 1993.
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Rankin was born in 1880 in Montana Territory, the oldest of six children. She studied biology at the University of Montana and dabbled in a variety of careers. At age 27, she found her calling in social work, studying and working in San Francisco, New York City, and Spokane. She got involved with suffrage activities, and became a leader of the movement in her native Montana.
In 1916, Rankin ran for an at-large seat in Congress as a progressive Republican. She was elected, becoming the first woman to be elected to Congress.
In 1917, Rankin became one of 50 members of Congress to oppose US involvement in World War I, declaring, “I wish to stand with my country, but I cannot vote for war.” Rankin was widely criticized for the vote, and some in the suffrage movement suggested she had discredited the suffrage movement, but she was praised by some as well.
That single vote became the defining moment of her first term in Congress, though Rankin was also known for her work on labor issues.
Rankin faced an uphill battle in reelection in 1918 due to a change in Montana districting. Rankin instead sought election to the Senate, but lost the Republican primary.
After leaving Congress, Rankin worked as an activist for pacifist causes. She also purchased a farm in Georgia, where she spent long stretches.
In 1940, after arguing against US involvement against Germany and its allies, Rankin decided to seek her congressional seat again. In the primary she defeated the incumbent, a Norwegian-born antisemite, and in the general election defeated another former congressman.
In December 1941, Rankin was the only member of Congress to vote against a declaration of war on Japan after the Pearl harbor attacks. Several other members of Congress implored her to change her vote, or to abstain, and she refused. Rankin was hissed at by those in the gallery and was inundated with reporters and angry telegrams, including one from her brother. Rankin did abstain from the declaration of war against Germany and Italy. Rankin did not run for reelection in 1942.
Rankin maintained her pacifist advocacy after leaving Congress, and traveled extensively.
In the 1960s and 1970s, Rankin became an inspiration for a young generation of feminist, pacifist, and civil rights activists. Rankin led a 5,000-woman peace march against the Vietnam War in 1968, the Jeannette Rankin Brigade. She seriously considered running for a third House term as an anti-Vietnam candidate in 1972, but, now in her nineties, her health was not conducive to such a run.
Rankin died in May 1973 at age 92.
Since 1985, a statue of Jeannette Rankin has represented Montana in Statuary Hall at the US Capitol. Rankin was inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame in 1993.
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It's fine, but I much prefer Jennette! Jeannette is difficult to spell.
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This is a pretty name. I like it better spelled with 2 n's.
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One of my close friends is named Jeannette. I love the name because it has all the characteristics of a good name: it is uncommon, timeless, and beautiful.
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Jennette McCurdy is an actress best known for starring on “iCarly” and “Sam and Cat” as Sam Puckett.
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In 2018, 68 is the most common age for an American (U.S.) Jeannette who is registered female with the Social Security Administration. It is the 828th most common female first name for living U.S. citizens.
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I am fortunate to bear the name Jeannette, named for my mother and her grandmother. My great grandmother immigrated from Norway and spelled her name with one n. Rather than the nickname Jennie or Jenny I was called Jeannie; pronounced Jee - nee. When I was forty I met another Jeannette and it turned out we were born three weeks apart, (and get this!) we were raised in the same town, just 5 miles apart!
I always liked the name Jeannette and shortened it to Jeanne as a middle name for my youngest daughter.
I believe there was a first woman state Representative for Montana after it's statehood and her name was Jeannette Ranken or Rankin. There is also a glass company named Jeannette, and it's wares are now considered very collectable.
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I always liked the name Jeannette and shortened it to Jeanne as a middle name for my youngest daughter.
I believe there was a first woman state Representative for Montana after it's statehood and her name was Jeannette Ranken or Rankin. There is also a glass company named Jeannette, and it's wares are now considered very collectable.
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Also a term for a small ironing board in French.
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The name Jeannette was very popular from 1930 to the 1950's in France. It's now very rarely given to baby girls, ranking 5, 217th in 2010.
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The name Jeannette was given to 47 baby girls born in the US in 2012.
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This name is so pretty, unfortunately I don't know any Jeannettes. I find it sad that this name is no longer in the top 1000, you'll be hard pressed to find one. I think this is a great choice for a daughter, and though I wouldn't choose it myself, I would highly recommend it for someone who is considering it. Jennie is a cute nickname too :)
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The pronunciation is more like what the first poster said. Zha-NET is what I would assume to be the French pronunciation. Both are very pretty.
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English pronunciation is "zha-NET".
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Jennette is derived from Jeannette, and Jennette McCurdy is the co-star of the hit Nickelodeon show, iCarly. She also released her debut country single, "So Close" in March of 2009.
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This name is not very common, which I like. Also, it seems more suitable for a child or young woman than the English form, Janet.
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Jeannette Walls is the author of The Glass Castle. I had to read this book for my college English class and I loved it. I reccomend the book to everyone.
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Jeannette is Jeannie Ortega's real name.
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This reminds me of the Christmas carol "Bring a torch, Jeannette Isabella. Bring a torch, to the cradle run. It is Jesus, good folk of the village. Christ is born, and Mary's calling. Ah! Ah! Beautiful is the mother! Ah! Ah! Beautiful is the son!"
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I think this name suggests someone who is really intelligent, thoughtful and quiet.
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This name is pronounced juh-NET.
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