Meaning: God is gracious
The story
The Italian form of John, established in Italy since the Middle Ages. Writer Giovanni Boccaccio and artist Giovanni Bellini are among its historical bearers.
Nicknames
- Gio
- Gianni
- Vanni
- Nino
Spellings & variants
Famous namesakes
- Giovanni BoccaccioWriter
Popularity
Familiar
In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
Similar position in the latest US rankings
Style
- Classic
- Works everywhere
Origins
Giovanni comes from Italian.
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