Johnny
Diminutive of John, meaning "God is gracious".
Meaning and origin
Johnny is one of the most well-established nicknames for John in English-speaking cultures, used informally for generations and eventually adopted as an independent given name.
How to pronounce Johnny
| English (US) | JAH-nee /ˈdʒɑːni/ |
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