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Comments and insights on the name Giovanni

In Italy the name Giovanni is used as a form of John, but in other country's such as France, Poland, England, Mexico, Russia, United States, Canada, Germany and El Salvador it is used as a form of the more common name Frederick/Fredrick

Giovanni is NOT a form of Frederick in the United States.

Personal experiences with the name Giovanni

My brother’s name is Giovanni. As a kid he went by Gino, but then in high school people started saying Gio instead of Gino. He is the best brother— super kind an thoughtful. He is one with God. The name definitely fits him.

Nicknames for Giovanni

Gino, Gio, G, Fred,Halen,Freddie/Freddy, Fritz,Van

Meanings and history of the name Giovanni

Famous real-life people named Giovanni

Giovanni Ribisi, American actor.
Giovanni Boccaccio, Italian Renaissance author and poet.
Giovanni Agnelli, Italian entrepreneur (founder of Fiat.)
Giovanni Bellini, Italian Renaissance painter.
Giovanni Schiaparelli, Italian astronomer
Nikki Giovanni, American poet, activist and author.

Giovanni in song, story & screen

Don Giovanni, an opera by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and based on the legendary character Don Juan.