Jonny: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: j-ohnny
Origin: Israel
gender-male

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Western Asia
Meaning: God has given

Jonny is a diminutive or pet name of Jonathan, meaning 'God has given. 'It has English origins, derived from the Hebrew name Yehonatan. The name has been popularized as a variant of Jonny (a variant of John), reflecting its cultural significance in English-speaking countries. Jonny is important because it represents the evolving nature of names and their diminutive forms, which often carry deep meanings and personal significance.

Jonny Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Jonny is currently #5203 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Jonny is currently #2267 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Jonny is currently #2612 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Jonny is currently #1155 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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