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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Pet form of Joan/Joanna, 'God is gracious'
- Origin
- English (diminutive of Joanna)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- JOH-nee
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
JOH-neeIPA /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.
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FAQ
What does the name Joanie mean?
Pet form of Joan/Joanna, ‘God is gracious’. (Source: Wiktionary)
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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