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

Two Los Angeles residents have solved the mystery of Croatia’s Jane Doe—identifying the woman who was found wrapped in a sheet on a rocky island who spoke perfect English but did not know her own name.

From The Daily Beast

For Jane Doe though, she was heading into yet another nightmare.

From The Daily Beast

Daniels, 28, was allegedly the first to force “Jane Doe” to perform sexual acts on johns.

From The Daily Beast

And though Wright kept a low profile for almost a year, he managed to solicit “Jane Doe” on online escort pages.

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Once he was wearing bracelets, Wright quickly confessed to knowing that “Jane Doe” was a minor,  according to court papers.

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According to the complaint, John Doe and Jane Doe were at a party on September 13, during which people were drinking.

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