JOHNNY  

Gender: M
Origin: Diminutive of JOHN
Meaning: "the Lord is gracious"

Popularity in 2008: #246

The ultimate midcentury nickname, retaining a good measure of retro charm, was chosen for her son by Mira Sorvino.

Johnny is being discussed in our message boards:

• An Aversion To "Y"
• Help! 5th baby name needed!
• Hilbilly Names
• Mary-Kate and Ashley
• Bandit Lee Way

Read Nameberry blog posts about Johnny:

• THE UN-WEIRDLY-NAMED STARBABY BOYS
• DAD NAMES: NOTEWORTHY NAMES OF SOME FAMOUS FATHERS
• M.I.A. BABY: How To Rock That Name
• IS FELIX THE NEW OSCAR?