Johnny Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Johnny Name at a Glance

Name	Johnny
Meaning	Variant of John or abbreviation of Jonathan 'Jehovah has been gracious; has shown favor.'.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Johnny Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Johnny means “Variant of John or abbreviation of Jonathan 'Jehovah has been gracious; has shown favor”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Johnny Name Origin

Our database records Johnny under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Johnny a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Johnny is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Johnny

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