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Jonny

JON-ee

Popularity

#3830

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Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

3,498

Peak Year

#79 in 2008

First Recorded

1912

Style

Cute & Playful, Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A diminutive form of John, meaning 'God is gracious'. John is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan.

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Numerology

2

The Peacemaker

Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.

Famous Namesakes

  • Jonny Wilkinson

    English former rugby union player

  • Jonny Greenwood

    English musician and composer (Radiohead)

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