John's International Variations
For centuries the most popular of all boy baby names, borne by saints, kings, and countless other illustrious notables, John is still in the Top 20. For a new spin on one of the longest-running favorite baby names, try one of John's international variations.
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Bevan
This Welsh surname might be an interesting alternative to the popular Evan, though that Bev beginning conjures up a fifty-five-year-old woman named Beverly. Read More
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Eoin
Though Eoin is a Gaelic form of John, its Anglicized pronunciation links it directly to Owen. Other variations: Ewan, Ewen, Evan and Eoghan (pronounced as Owen but also translated as Eugene). Read More
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Evan
Evan -- a Welsh version of John -- has a mellow nice-guy image that's propelled it into the Top 40, while it has been popular in Wales since the nineteenth century. At Number 40, it now ranks highe... Read More
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Eòin
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Gian
Since it (almost) sounds like John and is the equivalent of John, there's not much advantage to using this spelling. Read More
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Gianni
Gianni, the Italian equivalent of Johnny, sounds more substantial and certainly more exotic. TV star Jill Hennessey's son is named Gianni Mastropietro. Read More
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Giannini
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Giannis
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Giannos
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Giovanni
Venerable Italian classic that suddenly sounds fresh and cool, is now among the U. S. Top 200 boys' names. Read More
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