John Doe (placeholder name)

"John Doe" is a placeholder name commonly used in legal, medical, or academic contexts to refer to an unidentified male or to represent a typical male person. The female equivalent is "Jane Doe." These names are often employed in discussions about legal cases, research studies, or hypothetical scenarios where the person’s identity is either unknown or not relevant. The use of such names helps to focus on the situation or issue at hand without getting bogged down in specifics about individuals. This practice aids in protecting privacy while still enabling communication about various topics.