[Opinions] Gianna
in reply to a message by Murasaki
I'm pretty sure that the recent upswing of Gianna is related to the beatification (1994) and subsequent canonization (2004) of St. Gianna Beretta Molla. I hear it a lot in Catholic circles in the US, not just among Italian-Americans. It’s a nice option for families that already have a Mary, Katherine, Elizabeth or Anne.