
Jane Doe (common placeholder name)
"Jane Doe" is a generic name used in legal and official contexts to refer to an unidentified or anonymous woman. It allows professionals to discuss a person whose real identity is unknown, withheld for privacy, or yet to be determined. Similar to "John Doe" for men, "Jane Doe" helps streamline cases involving unidentified women, such as in legal proceedings, medical reports, or investigations. The term ensures clarity and consistency when the actual name isn't available or appropriate to disclose.