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Meanings

English Baby Names Meaning:

In English Baby Names the meaning of the name Johnny is: or abbreviation of Jonathan 'Jehovah has been gracious; has shown favor.

French Baby Names Meaning:

In French Baby Names the meaning of the name Johnny is: Jehovah has been gracious; has shown favor.

Hebrew Baby Names Meaning:

In Hebrew Baby Names the meaning of the name Johnny is: Jehovah has given. Jehovah's gift. Famous Bearer: Anglo-Irish writer Jonathan Swift (1667-1745), author of Gulliver's Travels.

American Baby Names Meaning:

In American Baby Names the meaning of the name Johnny is: Jehovah has been gracious; has shown favor.

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