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Jane Doe and John Doe are fictitious names used to identify persons whose names are not known because these names are very generic American names, and such cases need some name for identification purposes.

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A missing person is called "Jane Doe" (or "John Doe" for males) when their identity is unknown. The term is used as a placeholder name until their true identity can be determined. It is commonly used in legal and investigative processes to refer to unidentified individuals.

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