The baby name Jo-Annie is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced JOH-AN-ee (IPA: /dʒoʊˈæni/).
The baby name Jo-Annie is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced JOH-AN-ee (IPA: /dʒoʊˈæni/).
Jo-Annie is in Origin.
Jo-Annie is a modern hyphenated compound used in English- and French-speaking communities, especially in Francophone Canada. It joins Jo - diminutive of Joseph/Josephine or Johanna/Joan, from Hebrew Yosef (“he will add”) or Yochanan (“Yahweh is gracious”) - with Annie, pet form of Anne/Anna from Hebrew Hannah “grace” or “favor.” Combined, the sense is neatly rendered as “God adds grace.”
The name gained traction in the late 20th century within Quebec’s tradition of double given names and remains uncommon elsewhere. Variants include Joannie (unhyphenated), Joanie, Jo-Anne, Jo-Ann, Joanne, and Jo Anne; nicknames often default to Jo or Annie. Typical pronunciation is joh-AN-ee. Cultural visibility has been helped by the Canadian usage of Joannie, reinforcing the name’s Francophone flavor.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | Girls | 1998 | #301 | 5 | 2,398 |
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