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Gianni

Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Gianni: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2001.

Although Gianni feels warmly Italian, it has seen occasional use in Scotland as a stylish alternative to John. It is the Italian diminutive of Giovanni, which in turn comes from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious." Famous bearers include the legendary film director Gianni Amelio and the late Gianni Versace, the fashion designer who founded the iconic Italian brand. The name Gianni also appears as a given name in Scotland's birth records, reflecting a trend of international names crossing borders. In Scotland, Gianni fits alongside other imported short forms like Giovanni itself, though it uniquely captures a breezy, continental flair while sharing roots with the classic Scottish name Ian.

Boy 1 of 52 years

Peak year
20013 babies
Latest (2001)
#4233 babies
Total births
3since 2001
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2001 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).