The nameJoanny
Joanny is an old pet form of Jean, mostly used around Lyon. It was mostly given in France in the early 20th century.
- Boy's name
- Franco-Provençal
- Feast day
Meaning
Joanny comes from Jean, from the Hebrew Yohanan, "God is gracious".
Origin
Franco-Provençal. The form was common around Lyon, in Forez and Dauphiné.
History
Joanny was mostly given at the very start of the 20th century.
Popularity of the name Joanny
Joanny in France
Joanny was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 920 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named Joanny. Half of all babies named Joanny in France were born before 1921, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Joanny in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Joanny mean?
Joanny comes from Jean, from the Hebrew Yohanan, "God is gracious".
What is the origin of the name Joanny?
Franco-Provençal. The form was common around Lyon, in Forez and Dauphiné.
Is Joanny a girl's or a boy's name?
Joanny is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Joanny?
Variants and related names of Joanny include Jean.