Boy Names Lists
Variations of John
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Yohannan
Yohannan is a masculine name with ancient origins, representing the Aramaic and Syriac form of John. The name derives from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious' or 'the Lord has shown…
Yon
Yon is a masculine name with various origins. In Korean, it means 'lotus' or 'divine grace,' symbolizing purity and enlightenment. In Hebrew, it's a diminutive of Jonathan, meaning 'gift of God.' In…
Zana
Polish, Croatian, Bosnian, Serbian, Latvian, Albanian
"God is Gracious; lily; voice, fairy"
An international possibility, heard from England and Israel to Poland, Latvia, and Albania. It is a name with a vast range of possible meanings and origins, including: a Polish variation of Jane,…
Jovan
Slavic variation of John Latin
"God is gracious; Jove-like, majestic"
Jovan, the name of the supreme Roman deity, seems more extraterrestrial now -- and it's also firmly attached to a perfume label. Some parents may see it as a variation of Giovanni, the Italian for…
Jovo
Croation, Serbian, Montenegrin diminutive of Jovan
"God is Gracious"
This short form of Jovan — one of many international variants of John — makes a cool and distinctive choice, as both a nickname and a given name.
Ionela
Romanian feminine form of John
"God is gracious"
Popular in Romania and Moldova, this feminine form of John also lends itself to nicknames Nela and Nel.
Ionel
Romanian, diminutive of John
"god is gracious"
Xhoana
Albanian variation of Joan
"God is gracious"
Notably borne by musician Xhoana Xheneti — known professionally as Xhoana X — Xhoana is an Albanian form of Joan. It ultimately derives from John, making it one of many international, feminine…
Siún
Irish variation of Susan or John
"lily; God is gracious"
This Irish name can be used as a variant of Susan, or as a form of Siobhan, itself a feminine form of John. Once rare but more recently appearing in the Top 150 in Ireland, the name pronunciation…
Janneke
Dutch feminine form of Jan or John, Hebrew
"God is gracious"
A jaunty and charming name of Dutch origin, Janneke is a feminine form of Jan, itself a variant of John. It's a fairly familiar name in The Netherland and was in the Top 300 in the 2000s.
Jantje
Dutch
"God is gracious"
A unisex Dutch nickname with a cute and lively sound. On a boy, Jantje is typically short for Johannes.
Jantje
Dutch
"God is gracious"
A unisex Dutch nickname with a cute and lively sound. On a girl, Jantje is typically short for Johanna.
Ivančica
Variation of Ivana, Croatian
"God is Gracious; daisy"
Strong but sparky, Ivančica is a Croatian name, that can be interpreted as a variation on Ivana and Ivanka, both international, feminine forms of John, or as a botanical name, derived from the…
Zhaklina
Bulgarian, Macedonian, Russian, from French
"supplanter"
If you love the French pronunciation of Jacqueline, you may also be drawn to its Slavic cousin, which shares the same thick Zh sound. Zhaklina's cool Z initial and feminine ending give Jacqueline a…
Żaklina
Polish, from French
"supplanter"
This Polish form of Jacqueline retains the zesty Zh sound of the original French form of the name, and it made an appearance in Poland's Top 200 baby names in 2000, 2002 and 2003.
Žaklina
Serbian, Croatian, Macedonian, from French
"supplanter"
A form of Jacqueline used in the Balkans, where the letter Ž is pronounced "Zh" (see Zhaklina). A bearer of this name is Serbian journalist Žaklina Tatalović.
Jente
Dutch diminutive of Johanna, Hebrew, German, Yiddish
"God is gracious; noble, aristocratic"
A jaunty yet gentle diminutive of Johanna, Jente is popular for girls in The Netherlands where it ranks in the Top 300. It is also used as a diminutive of Johannes, and as a German-Yiddish form of…
Jente
Dutch diminutive of Johannes, Hebrew
"God is gracious"
Friendly in feel, Jente is a Dutch diminutive of Johannes, familiar in the Netherlands and Belgium. While it is currently more popular for girls, it did appear in the Dutch Top 500 back in the 2000s.
Jöns
Jöns is a traditional Scandinavian masculine name of Swedish origin. It represents the Nordic variation of Johannes, which itself derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious.' The…
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…