Some famous bearers include:- Johnny Lawrence from The Karate Kid and its spin-off Cobra Kai.- Johnny 13 from Danny Phantom.- Johnny Cage from Mortal Kombat.- Ghost Rider’s secret identity, Johnny Blaze.
Johnny Marr (born John Martin Maher, 31 October 1963) is an English musician, songwriter and singer. He first achieved fame as the guitarist and co-songwriter of the Smiths, who were active from 1982 to 1987. He has since performed with numerous other bands and embarked on a solo career.
John Weir, better known as Johnny Weir, is an American figure skater and television commentator. He is a two-time Olympian (representing the United States in the 2006 and 2010 Winter Olympics, respectively), the 2008 World bronze medalist, a two-time Grand Prix Final bronze medalist, the 2001 World Junior Champion, and a three-time U.S. National champion (2004–2006). Weir had a classical skating style and was known for being "a very lyrical skater" and "an entertaining artisan". His costume choices and outspokenness caused conflicts with U.S. Figure Skating, the governing body of the sport in the U.S., throughout his skating career.
In 2018, 63 is the most common age for an American (U.S.) Johnny* who is registered male with the Social Security Administration. It is the 207th most common male first name for living U.S. citizens. In 2018, 51 is the most common age for an American (U.S.) Johnny* who is registered female with the Social Security Administration. It is the 4, 340th most common female first name for living U.S. citizens. *as a first name, not a nickname.
Johnny is the most obvious and right nickname for John while Jack is originally derived from the French name Jacques or Jaques (Jacob/James). Tradition and etymology are not always the same and this case shows that.
I like this as a nickname but as a full name it's way too childish and informal. That's why I only like it if it's a nickname for John or Jonathan.
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"Go Johnny Go" is a popular song sang by Chuck Berry.
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"Leaver her, Johnny" is a sea shanty.
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Another famous bearer was Johnny Carson who was a famous talk show host during the 1970's and 80's.
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I like the name John but I love the nickname Johnny, sounds so fun and cool and makes an adorable name.
― Anonymous User 2/15/2016
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Johnny Yong Bosch, an American voice actor who is best known for voicing of Lelouch Lamperouge from 'Code Geass' and Ichigo Kurosaki from 'Bleach', bears this name.
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A famous bearer of this name is American voice actor Johnny Yong Bosch (1976-).
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Johnny Bravo was a cartoon on Cartoon Network from 1997-2004. The main character (Johnny Bravo) was a narcissist who hit on every girl he met and always got rejected. Great cartoon but terrible bearer, depending on how you wanna look at it.
Omg, this is a really cute name for a guy! I think Johnny is even awesomer than John. I see no problem using the name Johnny as a standalone name on the birth certificate (I'm very tempted to do so!). This name rocks! ;D.
― Anonymous User 4/19/2015
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Johnny Galecki is an American actor best known for his role as Dr Leonard Hofstader on the American sitcom The Big Bang Theory.
I think Johnny is a really cute name for a guy. I like it. John is way too common but I like the name. I dislike Jonathan.
― Anonymous User 3/3/2014
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I have always had a fondness for Johnny as a nickname for John (or Jonathan). Jack is nice, too. It is pleasant, youthful, fetching, sturdy, and won't sacrifice having a more "polished" name in a professional setting, since it (hopefully) is only being used as a diminutive (although, Johnny could still probably work if he really wanted to go by it- that just furthermore proves that it is a great, versatile sobriquet).
Johnny Cash was actually given the name JR Cash at birth because his parents couldn't think of a name (how sad!). He later changed his name to John R. Cash because the army would not let him enlist if his name was just initials.
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Johnny Cade, a character from S E Hinton's book The Outsiders, is a famous bearer of this name.
Johnny Clegg, musician and anti-apartheid activist, born 1953. He sung in the band Juluka alongside Sipho Mchunu, as well as the band Savuka. His full name is Jonathan Clegg.
I like John, but I don't like this nickname. Johnny doesn't sound childish; instead I'll gripe about the image it gives me. It gives me two unpleasant images: the first is of a redneck, and the second is of an arrogant blond guy who harasses and beats up innocent people. The latter is probably due to the evil Johnny Lawrence from The Karate Kid. Please don't call your kid Johnny.
This is a good name. But I'd much prefer it as a nickname for John than an independent name.
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Surprised no on has mentioned Johnny Ramone. Sure, his name was really John Cummings, but I don't think anyone knew him by that. And Johnny Cade from S.E. Hinton's The Outsiders.
I personally think this name is great. It's adorable, but not feminine. My dad's name is John, and his parents and siblings call him Johnny. I think it's more interesting than plain John. I know a few Johns and Jonathans, and I always like to nickname them Johnny if they let me. =]
Singer and songwriter Johnny Logan. He has won the Eurovision Song Contest twice, with "What's Another Year?" and "Hold Me Now". Love them both! He is Irish and his real name is Seán Patrick Michael Sherrald.
Why hasn't anyone mentioned Johnny Lever? He is a famous comedian in India and is really a bonetickler.
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There was also a song in the 50's called "Go, Johnny, Go!."
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Song: "Oh Johnny, Oh Johnny, Oh!" (also featured in the "Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe." (2005))Oh Johnny, Oh Johnny how you can love! Oh Johnny, Oh Johnny heavens above! You make my sad heart jump with joy and when you're near I just can't sit still I'm so "Oh, Johnny Oh Johnny how you can love...
― Anonymous User 6/1/2006
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I agree. Everytime I hear this name I start to sing "Oh Johnny, Oh Johnny, Oh! How you can love." It does have a nice ring to it though cause it sounds like someone who does know to love. :)
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Personally I think it's kinda nice and trendy but a bit too common and folksy lol.
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Johnny is a cool name. I don't like the name John because that's too boring, but Johnny is wounderful. I also love S.E. Hinton's book 'The Outsiders', it's the best. Her character Johnny is my favorite, then he died.
- Johnny Lawrence from The Karate Kid and its spin-off Cobra Kai.
- Johnny 13 from Danny Phantom.
- Johnny Cage from Mortal Kombat.
- Ghost Rider’s secret identity, Johnny Blaze.