Jonnie

Jonnie is a masculine given name and a pet form derived from Jonathan or John. It is a spelling variant of Johnny and Jonny, and can be used as a formal given name in its own right. The name carries the sense of familiarity and warmth characteristic of diminutive forms.

The given name John comes from Hebrew Yohanan, meaning “Yahweh is gracious.” Jonnie shares this root through its close relation to Johnny, Jonny, and Jonathan, with the -ie suffix common to English nicknames of affection.

In English-speaking countries, Jonnie has appeared since the mid-20th century, often among families who favor traditional or informal forms. It remains less common than Johnny today and is primarily masculine, though occasional female use as a nickname or given name has been observed.

Related names include Johnny, Jonny, Jon, and Jonathan. Spelling variants exist in different regions, and in other languages there are equivalents such as Jean (French), Juan (Spanish), and Giovanni (Italian) for the root John/Jonathan.

Because it is a diminutive form, many individuals named Jonnie may be formally registered as John or Jonathan on official records.