Joanie

At a Glance: Name: Joanie – Meaning: pet form of Joan/Joanna, 'God is gracious' – Origin: English (diminutive of Joanna) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: JOH-nee

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Joanie (pronounced JOH-nee) is an English name that began as a pet form of Joan and Joanna, carrying the meaning 'God is gracious.' As a nickname-turned-given-name, it has a warm, familiar sound rather than a formal one. It's a good option if you like short names with a clear diminutive history behind them.

Meaning & Origin of Joanie

Meaning: Pet form of joan/joanna, 'god is gracious'.

Origin: English (diminutive of Joanna).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Joanie

Phonetic: JOH-nee   IPA: /ˈdʒoʊni/

Popularity of Joanie

Joanie hit its high point in 1957, when it ranked #685 and 209 babies were given the name; by 2024 it had dropped to #3235 with only 49 babies. SSA records for the name run from 1931 to 2024.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1931–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Joanie mean?

Pet form of joan/joanna, ‘god is gracious’. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Joanie)

How do you pronounce Joanie?

Joanie is pronounced JOH-nee (IPA: /ˈdʒoʊni/).

Is Joanie a popular name right now?

Joanie peaked at #685 in 1957 and is ranked #3235 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1931–2024.)

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