Jonny

Jonny is a masculine given name, commonly a variant of Jonathan. The name Jonathan derives from Hebrew Yehonatan, meaning "Yahweh has given" or "Yahweh's gift." The spelling Jonny is one of several English variants, alongside Johnny and Jonnie, and is widely used in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and other English-speaking countries. It is frequently adopted as a standalone given name or as a familiar form of Jonathan, sometimes used in professional or stage names.

In modern usage, Jonny can be pronounced with a short o, similar to Johnny, and may be chosen for its informal or approachable tone. Variants include Johnny, Jonny, and Jonnie. Across languages, equivalents include Jonathan, Yonatan, and Yonatan in Hebrew; Jan or Jonatan in some European languages. The name has appeared across sports, arts, and entertainment, often carried by individuals who use the spelling Jonny in public life.

Notable people named Jonny include Jonny Wilkinson, an English rugby union player renowned for his international career; Jonny Greenwood, an English guitarist and composer for the band Radiohead; and Jonny Lee Miller, an English-born actor noted for film and television work. The name continues to be used globally in both real-world and fictional contexts, reflecting its enduring appeal as a concise, informal form of a longer traditional name.