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Jane

JAYN1 syllable
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A feminine form of the name John, meaning 'God is gracious'. (Modern)

What does Jane mean?

Modern: A feminine form of the name John, meaning 'God is gracious'.. Jane is a feminine form of the name John, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'.

Is Jane a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Jane in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Jane in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Jane suit?

Classic
Human name

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

The Newcomer Jane

When Jane entered daycare, the other pups whispered, 'Did you hear? They say Jane’s so gracious, she even shares her favorite toys… and then picks them right back up.'

Like Jane? Let the Matchmaker do the rest

Eight personalised picks that fit your dog's character — each with a reason it fits.

Naming a new puppy?

A great name is step one. Our force-free puppy training builds confidence and recall — that new name gets a workout.