Comments for the name Johnnie

Johnnie is the name of Gilbert Morris' wife. Gilbert Morris is a Christian author. He and his daughter Lynn Morris have written quite a few books together, as well.

My grandmother's name is Johnnie Lou. Her mother desperately wanted a son and so named her daughter a boy's name. She was repeatedly sent to boys' camps, classes, etc. because of her name. I don't like it at all.

How can Johnnie be a feminine name?

Not for a girl unless it's a nickname for Janelle or something similar. And not as a boy's full name. He WILL grow up. Why would you do that to the 50 year-old he'll become someday? Not fair, nor far-sighted. Plan for his dotage and give him a name that will grow with him, like John, Jonathon, Johnson, Jonas or Jonah.

This is a terrible name for females. It even sounds over-the-top masculine on tomboyish girls who pass off as boys very easily. It's as if the parents had really desperately wanted a son if they have a daughter named Johnnie. Even as a nickname, this is a terrible one for anyone female. Besides, the name is pretty immature. Johnny Cash and Johnny Depp have gotten away with their boyish nicknames, but that's because they're in showbiz. Not many guys are that lucky in life, so I'd say you should pick a mature name.

This is a good nickname for John, and funnily enough, I don't think it's all that bad as a female name.