Jet (name)

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Jet is a given name which may be either masculine or feminine. It is relatively common in Dutch-speaking countries, as a nickname for certain feminine given names (for example, Henriette or Mariëtte), and is pronounced [jɛt] in that context. It is rarer in English-speaking countries, where it is generally a masculine nickname or adopted name, pronounced [dʒɛt].

  • Jet Black (1938–2022), English drummer, member of The Stranglers
  • Jet Bussemaker (Mariëtte, born 1961), Dutch politician
  • Jet Greaves (born 2001), Canadian ice hockey goaltender
  • Jet Harris (1939–2011), English bass guitarist, member of The Shadows
  • Jet Jongeling (born 1977), Dutch cyclist
  • Jet Li (born 1963), Chinese martial artist and actor
  • Jet Lowe, American photographer
  • Jet O'Rourke, Australian musician
  • Jet Rowland (2002–2004), Australian road accident victim
  • Jet Tila (born 1975), American celebrity chef and restaurateur
  • Jet van Noortwijk (Ariette, born 1968), Dutch cricketer
  • Jet Zoon (born 1988), Dutch musician and composer
  • Tateo Ozaki (born 1954), Japanese golfer, nicknamed "Jet"

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