Johnie

Meaning

A diminutive of John, meaning 'God is gracious.'

Etymology

Johnie is a variant spelling of Johnny, using the Scottish diminutive suffix '-ie' applied to John. John derives from the Hebrew Yochanan, composed of 'Yah' (God) and 'chanan' (to be gracious).

About the Name Johnie

Johnie is a Scottish-influenced spelling variant of the common diminutive Johnny. It maintains the casual, friendly quality of its parent name while reflecting regional naming conventions.

Historical People Named Johnie