GIANNA  (jee-AH-nah or john-ah)

Gender: F
Origin: Italian, feminine variation of JOHN
Meaning: "the Lord is gracious"

Popularity in 2008: #86

This Latin feminization of John is gaining favor outside the confines of Italian culture; it is now among the Top 100.

Variations:
Giannetta, Giannina, Giann

Gianna is being discussed in our message boards:

• Names in Your Child's Class/Daycare/Playgroup
• Samantha?
• A brother or sister for little Jack or Olivia
• A Duggarlike Game
• Help narrow my name list!!

Read Nameberry blog posts about Gianna:

• BABY NAME TRENDS: View from the Peak
• BABY NAMING STATE OF MIND