Jeannee is of French origin, derived from the name Jeanne, which itself comes from the Latin 'Johanna'. It means "God is gracious" or "graced by God". The name has been popular in France for centuries and is often used as a feminine given name. It's pronounced similar to "Zhan-eh", with the stress on the first syllable. In some variations, it may be spelled Jeannee or Jeanneé, but both are quite rare compared to the standard spelling Jeanne. The name is not associated with any specific historical figures or famous individuals, but it has been used in literature and art, such as in Jean de la Fontaine's fable "Jeanne et Pierre".
The name Jeannee was quite popular during the mid-20th century, with notable peaks in the late 1950s and again in the late 1960s.