Jane Doe

American  

[doh] / doʊ /

noun

1. a fictitious name used in legal proceedings for a female party whose true name is not known.

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Etymology

Origin of Jane Doe

First recorded in 1935–40; feminine of John Doe

Example Sentences

Now let’s meet a hypothetical couple, John and Jane Doe; they’re both 30 and want to buy a house.

From MarketWatch

Many of the victims were too disfigured to be identified, and 69 people had been labelled in Persian as John or Jane Doe, suggesting their identity was unknown when the photo was taken.

From BBC

When I imagine our Jane Doe, I think not only about her last terrifying moments but about her last choices.

From The Wall Street Journal

Jane Doe 5 also seeks legal action against Frances Robinson, whom she accuses of perpetuating “a hostile work environment.”

From Los Angeles Times

The lawsuit, filed in federal court on Wednesday on behalf of a Jane Doe, seeks class-action status and unspecified financial damages.

From The Wall Street Journal