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Johnny
Diminutive of John
"God is gracious"
A unisex nickname style name, similar in sound and feel to Andie, Candy, Indy, or Danny. For boys, it's the ultimate midcentury nickname. But with boyish names for girls like Scottie and Charlie…
Johny
Johny is a masculine name that functions as a diminutive or variant spelling of John, one of the most enduring and widespread names throughout Western history. Derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan,…
Joley
Joley is an uncommon masculine name that may be considered a variant of Joel or a creative modern name. Joel has Hebrew origins meaning 'Yahweh is God' and has been used for centuries. Alternatively,…
Jolly
English word name and surname
"joyful"
This cheerful name would be a fun seasonal choice of middle name for a child born around the holidays — or as a pet name for a dog or cat adopted during the Christmas season. Jolly has been used as a…
Jonesy
Diminutive of Jones, English surname derived from John
"God is gracious"
It's difficult to imagine anyone using the first name Jonesy -- and in fact, in the most recent US tally, there were nearly 100 babies named Jones but none named Jonesy. Still, this is a name that…
Jonny
Jonny is a masculine name primarily functioning as a diminutive or informal version of Jonathan, which derives from the Hebrew name "Yehonatan" meaning "gift of Jehovah" or "God has given." Jonny…
Jonty
Diminutive of Jonathan
"gift of Jehovah"
Jaunty, to say the least, Jonty might be an option if Johnny feels too old school. It has been noticed most often on the playing fields, as in U.K. rugby player Jonty Parkin (born Jonathan) and South…
Jony
Jony is a feminine name that can be viewed as a variant spelling of Joni, which originated as a diminutive of Joan or Joanna. These names ultimately derive from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God…
Jordanny
Jordanny is a modern masculine name that combines the popular biblical name Jordan with the playful suffix '-anny,' creating a distinctive variation. Jordan itself derives from the Hebrew 'Yarden,'…
Jordany
Jordany is a masculine name that represents a creative variation of Jordan, which derives from the Hebrew word for the famous Middle Eastern river. Most common in Hispanic communities, particularly…
Jordy
Diminutive of Jordan
A cutesy short form of Jordan that's never been overly popular. Pro Bowl wide receiver Jordy Nelson is one famous bearer.
Jordy
Diminutive of Jordan
"flowing down"
A cutesy short form of Jordan that's never been overly popular. Like Jordan, Jordy would work equally well for a girl or boy.
Jorey
Jorey is a contemporary masculine name that may have evolved as a variation of names like Corey, Rory, or as a diminutive form of Joseph or Jordan. It could also be seen as a modern blend of Joe with…
Jorey
Jorey is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a modern variant of Jory (itself a diminutive of George, meaning 'farmer' or 'earth-worker'), a feminine form of Corey (meaning…
Jorry
Jorry is a feminine name that likely developed as a modern variation of names like Jory, Jorie, or as a feminized form of Jorge. It may also be related to Jordan or be a creative spelling of Jori.…
Jory
Jory as a feminine name is an intriguing choice with several possible origins. It may be a feminine adaptation of the masculine Jory, which itself can be a variant of George (meaning "farmer"), a…
Jory
Cornish variant of George, or diminutive of Jordan
A rarely-used name even in its native Cornwall, Jory nevertheless feels very wearable, thanks to its similarity to familiar picks like Rory, Corey and Joey. Jory Cassel is a minor character in the…
Josey
Variation of Joseph, Hebrew
"Jehovah increases"
Josie and Josey read as feminine names, but a handful of boys are given this form as a first name each year. Josey is also heard as a pet name for Joseph.
Ebbony
Ebbony is an alternative spelling of Ebony, a feminine name derived from the dark, dense wood of the ebony tree. The name comes from the Egyptian 'hbny' through Greek 'ebenos' and entered English in…
Carey
Irish
"dark, black"
A unisex name in the same vein as Casey, Cassidy, and Kelly, Carey and its alternative spelling Cary were familiar choices for boys in the first half of the 20th-century, and became popular in the…