Names/Janes/Janes Addams
Historical FigureAmerican1860 – 1935

Janes Addams

Social reformer, Hull House founder, Nobel Peace Prize winner

Biography

American settlement activist and social reformer who founded Hull House in Chicago. She was a pioneering figure in the social work profession and advocate for women's rights and peace.

Quick Facts
Category

Historical Figure

Nationality

American

Born

1860

Died

1935

Thinking about the name

Janes

Hebrew origin

A rare plural or possessive form of Jane, or possibly a surname used as a given name. While unconventional, it reflects modern trends of using surnames as first names, though its use as a standalone given name remains unusual.