The name of the day: John
Etymology of firstname John
The first name John comes from the Hebrew "yo" and "hanan" and means "God gives grace". This first name is carried by about 13,000 people in France but remains little attributed today. John is honored on June 24th.
History of the first name
John and his diminutive Johnny appeared in France around 1990. It is only from the sixteenth century until the middle of the twentieth century, that John was considered as Jean in France, the first name most prevalent in Britain and across English-speaking countries. The Church lists more than two hundred and ten saints who wore this first name. We find for example St. John the Evangelist, celebrated on December 27. Today first name John is declining in France unlike English speaking countries where this first name is still popular
Character of John
John is an intuitive young man who adapts to any situation, both in his personal and professional life. Faithful with his family he is more reserved when he is with his colleagues.
The first name John comes from the Hebrew "yo" and "hanan" and means "God gives grace". This first name is carried by about 13,000 people in France but remains little attributed today. John is honored on June 24th.
History of the first name
John and his diminutive Johnny appeared in France around 1990. It is only from the sixteenth century until the middle of the twentieth century, that John was considered as Jean in France, the first name most prevalent in Britain and across English-speaking countries. The Church lists more than two hundred and ten saints who wore this first name. We find for example St. John the Evangelist, celebrated on December 27. Today first name John is declining in France unlike English speaking countries where this first name is still popular
Character of John
John is an intuitive young man who adapts to any situation, both in his personal and professional life. Faithful with his family he is more reserved when he is with his colleagues.
