Boy name
Jonny name meaning
“God is gracious”
Jonny is a masculine name commonly linked to Johnny, a familiar form of John, meaning God is gracious. John derives from the Hebrew name Yōḥānān, which supplies this meaning. Joni, Djoni, and Jonni are related spelling variants of the name.
What does Jonny mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Jonny
Usually an adaptation of Johnny, a familiar form of John. John derives from Hebrew Yōḥānān, ‘God is gracious’.
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 Jonny
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Jonny, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Jonny: God is gracious
- Timotheus: honoring God
- Vianney: from a place named Vianney
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Meaning of each word
- Jonny: God is gracious
- Mikha: who is like God?
- Andrean: brave, manly
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Jonny Siprianus
Meaning of each word
- Jonny: God is gracious
- Siprianus: from the island of Cyprus
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Meaning of each word
- Mika: who is like God?
- Jonny: God is gracious
- Valentine: strong and healthy
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Jonny Rene
Meaning of each word
- Jonny: God is gracious
- Rene: reborn, born anew
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Meaning of each word
- Jonny: God is gracious
- Yeremia: Yahweh raises or exalts
- Maykel: who is like God?
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How to pronounce Jonny
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗꦺꦴꦤ꧀ꦤꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮏᮧᮔ᮪ᮔᮤ |
Is Jonny a boy’s name?
Yes, Jonny is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Jonny ranks #2,247 among boy names in our data sample (8 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 Jonny
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 Jonny
- Jonny
- Jonny Buyung Saragi · b. 1962
- Jonny Sinaga · b. 1961
- Jonny E Johassan
- Jonny Harianto Gulo · b. 1969
- Jonny Hermanus
- Jonny R. Elian
- Jonny Rimon Elian · b. 1962
FAQ about the name Jonny
What is the meaning of Jonny?
Jonny means God is gracious. Usually an adaptation of Johnny, a familiar form of John. John derives from Hebrew Yōḥānān, ‘God is gracious’.
Is Jonny a boy’s name?
Yes, Jonny is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Jonny?
Jonny is of European and Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Jonny have?
Jonny has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Jonny?
Jonny ranks #2,247 among boy names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Jonny?
Other spellings: Joni, Djoni, Jonni, Jony.
What full names go well with Jonny?
Some ideas: Jonny Timotheus Vianney; Jonny Mikha Andrean; Jonny Siprianus.
Famous people named Jonny?
Notable people named Jonny include Jonny, Jonny Buyung Saragi, Jonny Sinaga.
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