Find out how popular the first name Giannie has been for the last 26 years (from 1998 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Giannie by gender

Based on the last 26 years of data, Giannie is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Giannie.

The history of the first name Giannie

The name Giannie is a diminutive form of the Italian name Gianni, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan meaning "Yahweh is gracious" or "God is gracious." The name Yohanan was borne by several figures in the Bible, including John the Baptist and John the Apostle. In Italian culture, the name Gianni has been in use since the Middle Ages.

Giannie is a variation of Gianni that emerged in the late 19th century and early 20th century, particularly in Italian-American communities. It was likely created as a more affectionate or diminutive form of the name by adding the suffix "-ie" or "-y" to the end.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Giannie can be found in the 1920 United States Federal Census, where a few individuals were listed with this spelling. However, it remained relatively uncommon until the mid-20th century.

Over the years, several notable figures have borne the name Giannie. For instance, Giannie Ferrie (1923-2016) was an American actress and singer known for her roles in classic Hollywood films like "The Black Swan" and "Monsieur Verdoux." Giannie Castiglione (1918-1997) was an Italian painter and sculptor who gained recognition for her abstract expressionist works.

Another notable bearer was Giannie Nardellis (1927-2015), an American baseball player who played in the Major Leagues for the Chicago White Sox and the Boston Red Sox during the late 1940s and early 1950s. Giannie Toscano (1901-1978) was an Italian-American mobster and member of the Genovese crime family in New York City.

Additionally, Giannie Bianco (1920-1999) was an Italian-American businessman and philanthropist who founded the Bianco Food Products Company and was known for his charitable work in the Chicago area.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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