Johnnie

Johnnie is a masculine given name and nickname in English. It is a diminutive form of John and has variants such as Johnny and Jonnie. The spelling Johnnie is common in North America and parts of the United Kingdom, though usage varies by region. The name can function as both a formal given name and an informal nickname for people named John.

Notable people named Johnnie include Johnnie Cochran (1937–2005), an American lawyer best known for his role in the O. J. Simpson case; Johnnie Ray (1927–1990), an American singer who achieved early fame in the 1950s; and Johnnie Taylor (1934–2002), an American soul and R&B singer. These figures illustrate the name's presence across domains such as law, music, and performance.

In addition to individuals, Johnnie appears in brand names and fictional contexts, most prominently in Johnnie Walker, the label of a popular Scotch whisky, which uses the given form as part of its brand identity.

Overall, Johnnie remains in contemporary use as both a given name and a familiar nickname for John, with regional variations in spelling and popularity.