Joanne

Girl's name

Joanne is a variant of Joan, which is derived from the name Johanna. Johanna is the feminine form of John, meaning "God is gracious" in Hebrew.

Meaning God is gracious
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 68 Falling
Peak year 1947

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Names Starting With J

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Joanne Rowling - Author of Harry Potter series.
  • Joanne Woodward - Actress and Academy Award winner.
  • Joanne Froggatt - Actress known for Downton Abbey.
  • Joanne Gair - Makeup artist and body painter.
  • Joanne Kelly - Actress known for Warehouse 13.
  • Joanne Whalley - Actress known for Willow and The Borgias.
  • Joanne Calderwood - MMA fighter in UFC.
  • Joanne Shenandoah - Grammy-winning Native American singer.
  • Joanne P. McCallie - College basketball coach.

Sisters for Joanne

Girl names closely related to Joanne

Kristine Rosemarie Charlene Lynn Elina Diane Riana Leanne

Brothers for Joanne

Boy names closely related to Joanne

Teo Ajay Maximillian Alexi Gio Aris Andy Paolo

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Joanne

Deshawn Ean Evan Geovanni Geovanny Geovany Gia Gian

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