Johnny
Diminutive of John
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Updated Sat Jan 25 2025
Johnny Origin and Meaning
The name Johnny is a girl's name meaning "God is gracious".
A unisex nickname style name, similar in sound and feel to Andie, Candy, Indy, or Danny. For boys, it's the ultimate midcentury nickname. But with boyish names for girls like Scottie and Charlie trending, more parents may branch out to Johnny.
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