Jane Doe
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Jane Doe
First recorded in 1935–40; feminine of John Doe
Example Sentences
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One Jane Doe filed in April to turn her lawsuit into a class action suit against Wiley and Columbia University.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026
The former classmate filed her own lawsuit against Griffin in March, and used the name Jane Doe to protect her privacy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
One account was used to “regularly provide Jane Doe with reimbursement money,” from Epstein’s accounts at other banks including Deutsche Bank, the suit said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 27, 2026
Now let’s meet a hypothetical couple, John and Jane Doe; they’re both 30 and want to buy a house.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 27, 2026
I'll ask you, Mr. Whitney, to come armed with a warrant for John or Jane Doe.
From The Silent Bullet by Reeve, Arthur B. (Arthur Benjamin)
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