Joni
[ˈdʒoʊni]Meaning
A feminine form of John, meaning 'God is gracious'
Background Story
The name Joni gained popularity particularly from singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell, who is known for her influential music and poetic lyricism. Her works often touch upon themes of love, loss, and self-reflection.
Related Names
Jaine
A variant of Jane, which means 'God is gracious'
Jane
Medieval English form of Jehanne, an Old French feminine form of Iohannes (John)
Janie
A diminutive form of Jane, which means 'God is gracious'
Jeanny
Derived from the name Jane, meaning God is gracious.
Jeany
English diminutive formed from Jean with the suffix -y
Joannie
Diminutive form of Joan, meaning 'God is gracious.'
Josy
A given name, recorded in Luxembourgish and other languages
Judy
A diminutive of Judith
Bess
Diminutive of Elizabeth
Bitty
Recorded as a feminine given name in English