Jonte

Jonte Origin and Meaning

The name Jonte is a boy's name.

Jonte is a modern masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variation of Jontae or Jonte', which emerged in American naming patterns in the late 20th century. The name could also potentially be connected to the French name Jonté or represent a shortened form of Jonathan (Hebrew origin meaning 'gift of God'). Another possibility is that it derives from a surname or represents a creative modern coinage. In some Scandinavian contexts, particularly Swedish, Jonte can be found as a nickname for Jonathan. Usage patterns show Jonte appearing in US naming records from the 1980s onward, though it has remained relatively uncommon. The name has a distinctive, contemporary sound with its compact two-syllable structure and strong ending.

Popularity of the name Jonte

• 163 Germany 2016