Meaning & Story
A diminutive of Jean or Jane, from the Hebrew Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious' — the 'ie' ending gives it an affectionate, intimate quality common in pet names.
Jeanie is one of those endlessly warm names that feels like a hug. It has genuine vintage appeal — you can practically hear it being called out from a back porch on a summer evening. Pets named Jeanie tend to inspire deep affection; there's something about the name that immediately communicates sweetness without being cloying. Jeanie is the dog who sits with you through everything, who somehow knows when you need company and positions herself accordingly.