Names That Mean Gracious

A classic Top 10 name in Iceland, where it is the predominant form of John.

Short form of Yann, the Breton form of John.

Traditionally a male Hebrew name, but now with increasing use for baby girls as well.

Variant of the Slavic name Milan, from a root which can mean either "dear, beloved" or "gracious, kind".

The second-most-common variation of John in Iceland, behind Jón. Jóhann has had more steady rankings over the years.

Basque form of John

Currently fashionable in Slovenia.

La is the French prefix used to indicate paternity, much the same way Mc or O' are used in Irish and the son suffix is used in English. First names with the La prefix were popularized in the 19th century by the Free Blacks of New Orleans, who used La plus the father's first name, making Lashawn (or LaShawn) a name meaning son (or child) of Shawn, a phonetic spelling of Sean, the Irish variation of John.

This diminutive of Ivan is typically used for boys in South Slavic countries.

This diminutive of Ivan is commonly used for girls in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

Elaborate, ultra-feminine variation of Gianna.

The Catalan form of Mercedes, with the same Marian associations.

Popular short form Anže has eclipsed Janez in Slovene popularity.

Jeanette is a fancification of Jeanne, Jeanetta makes it even fancier.

A gorgeous Hebrew name that was originally used for boys, but is now increasingly used for girls as well. As a bonus, you get the sweet built-in nickname Nina.