Boy name
Johnny name meaning
“God has shown grace”
Johnny is a masculine name meaning God has shown grace. It is an English familiar form of John, which derives from the Hebrew name Yohanan. The meaning expresses God's graciousness through that Hebrew source, while Johny provides a related spelling variant of the name Johnny.
What does Johnny mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Johnny
A spelling variant of Johnny, an English familiar form of John. John derives from Hebrew Yohanan, expressing God's graciousness.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Johnny
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Johnny, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Johnny: God has shown grace
- Enoch: dedicated or consecrated
- Sean: God is gracious
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Meaning of each word
- Johnny: God has shown grace
- Enoch: dedicated or consecrated
- Yeheskiel: God gives strength
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Johnny Kornelis
Meaning of each word
- Johnny: God has shown grace
- Kornelis: associated with a horn
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Meaning of each word
- Paskah: celebration of Jesus' resurrection
- Johnny: God has shown grace
- Abram: exalted father
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Johnny Yoksan
Meaning of each word
- Johnny: God has shown grace
- Yoksan: catcher, trapper
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Meaning of each word
- Johnny: God has shown grace
- Maykel: who is like God?
- Lazarus: God has helped
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How to pronounce Johnny
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗꦺꦴꦃꦤ꧀ꦤꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮏᮧᮂᮔ᮪ᮔᮤ |
Is Johnny a boy’s name?
Yes, Johnny is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Johnny ranks #898 among boy names in our data sample (22 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Johnny
Names with related meanings
- Yusuf♂May God add
- Wahyu♂♀Divine message or inspiration
- Indra♂Name of the god of rain and thunder
- Abdullah♂Servant of Allah
- Ismail♂God hears
- Iwan♂God is gracious
- Daniel♂God is my judge
- Yohanes♂God has shown favour
- John♂God grants grace
- Firman♂God's word, divine command
- Denny♂Associated with the god Dionysos
- Deni♂Associated with the god Dionysos
Famous people named Johnny
- Johnny G. Plate · b. 1956
- Johnny Bolang · b. 1941
- Johnny FP. Sitompul · b. 1957
- Johnny Sitohang · b. 1956
- Johnny Wahab · b. 1950
- Dipl. Eng. Johnny Faried Ma'roef
- Johnny Eddizon Isir
- Johnny H. Hutauruk
- Johnny Hardjojo · b. 1959
- Johnny Noer
- Johnny Patta · b. 1954
- Johnny Pesik · b. 1961
FAQ about the name Johnny
What is the meaning of Johnny?
Johnny means God has shown grace. A spelling variant of Johnny, an English familiar form of John. John derives from Hebrew Yohanan, expressing God's graciousness.
Is Johnny a boy’s name?
Yes, Johnny is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Johnny?
Johnny is of Hebrew and European origin.
How many syllables does Johnny have?
Johnny has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Johnny?
Johnny ranks #898 among boy names in our data sample (22 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Johnny?
Other spellings: Johny.
What full names go well with Johnny?
Some ideas: Johnny Enoch Sean; Johnny Enoch Yeheskiel; Johnny Kornelis.
Famous people named Johnny?
Notable people named Johnny include Johnny G. Plate, Johnny Bolang, Johnny FP. Sitompul.
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