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Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: God is gracious

Used originally as a pet form of John, the name Johnie seems to have climbed up the ranks to a given name. That said, its retained its Hebrew derivation and meaning “God is gracious” for itself. But in addition to its pious meaning, Johnie is a name that makes special appearances in Scottish folk ballads, as is the case with Johnie Cock and Johnie Scot. Both these characters find themselves in extraordinary circumstances, but both persevere to overcome them. So what this goes to show is that bearers of this name will be able to get through anything, if only they remember to trust in God or just themselves!