GIANNI  (Gee-AH-nee)

Gender: M
Origin: Italian, diminutive of GIOVANNI, variation of JOHN
Meaning: "God is gracious"

Popularity in 2008: #543

The Italian equivalent of Johnny, it sounds more substantial and certainly more exotic. TV star Jill Hennessey's son is named Gianni Mastropietro.

Nicknames & Variations:
Giannino, Gian

Gianni is being discussed in our message boards:

• Build a sibling set together!
• Can we use the name Rocco with our last name?
• Red-headed Italian!
• What goes well w/ Dominic & Vincent?
• AA, BB, CC, DD...BOYS!

Read Nameberry blog posts about Gianni:

• THE NEW BOYS' NAMES 3: Ethnic Choices