Jet (name)

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 in that context. It is rarer in English-speaking countries, where it is generally a masculine nickname or adopted name, pronounced.


 * Jet Black (1938–2022), English drummer, member of The Stranglers
 * Jet Bussemaker (Mariëtte, born 1961), Dutch politician
 * 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"