Gracious
An elaborated feminine form of John, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan. It combines the traditional roots of John with the diminutive or decorative suffix '-etta', a style popular in the early 20th century.
Less common today
Johnnetta isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,168 in 1992.
Anthropologist and first African American female president of Spelman College
Director of the National Museum of African Art and educator
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
