Jane Doe

[doh]

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Jane Doe¹

First recorded in 1935–40; feminine of John Doe

Example Sentences

But prosecutors have reminded the judge of accounts from Ms Ventura and a woman referred to as Jane Doe.

From BBC

“You’re going to be a Jane Doe or a John Doe,” Morrow told potential clients in a video posted to the firm’s TikTok page last year.

From Los Angeles Times

Kimberly Edds, spokesperson for the Orange County district attorney’s office, said the office first became aware of the allegations in March, when it received a government claim from Jane Doe outlining the allegations.

From Los Angeles Times

They each sued the school district under the alias “Jane Doe,” and each was referred to in court by her first name only.

From Los Angeles Times

Allen’s accuser — identified in court documents as “Jane Doe 2” — filed her motion against the singer and his co-defendants in May, but they failed to respond in a timely manner, the order said.

From Los Angeles Times