Lovely Middle Names for Gianna (2023)

Gianna is the most popular Italian female name in the United States right now. With a sophisticated sound and cutesy nicknames like Gigi and Gia, it’s easy to see why parents adore this name.

If you’re considering naming your baby girl Gianna, we’ve gathered the best middle names for Gianna below.

Meaning of the Name Gianna

Gianna is the Italian short form of Giovanna and the feminine form of Giovanni. Giovanni is the Italian form of Iohannes. John is the English form of Iohannes, which comes from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning “Yahweh is gracious” (God is gracious). It is made from the roots yo meaning the Hebrew “God” and chanan meaning “to be gracious.”

Origin	Italian
Pronunciation	jee-ah-nuh

Best Middle Names for Gianna

Whether you’re searching for an old-fashioned middle name or something more modern, we’ve gathered our favorites here.

Gianna Adele
Gianna Adeline
Gianna Alexandra
Gianna Annabelle
Gianna Annalise
Gianna Audrianna
Gianna Aurora
Gianna Beatrix
Gianna Blair
Gianna Blake
Gianna Braelyn
Gianna Bryn
Gianna Camille
Gianna Cecilia
Gianna Celeste
Gianna Claire
Gianna Colette
Gianna Coleen
Gianna Danielle
Gianna Delilah
Gianna Denise
Gianna Dior
Gianna Drew
Gianna Eileen
Gianna Elise
Gianna Elizabeth
Gianna Eloise
Gianna Emersyn
Gianna Evelynn
Gianna Faye
Gianna Florella
Gianna Francesca
Gianna Gabrielle
Gianna Grace
Gianna Harleen
Gianna Harmoni
Gianna Harper
Gianna Hollyn
Gianna Irene
Gianna Isabelle
Gianna Jade
Gianna James
Gianna Jane
Gianna Jean
Gianna Jo
Gianna Joelle
Gianna Jolene
Gianna Josephine
Gianna Juliet
Gianna Kailani
Gianna Kathleen
Gianna Kennedy
Gianna Kenzie
Gianna Laurel
Gianna Lennox
Gianna Louise
Gianna Lucille
Gianna Lynn
Gianna Mae
Gianna Maeve
Gianna Magnolia
Gianna Maise
Gianna Marlow
Gianna Maxine
Gianna Monroe
Gianna Nicole
Gianna Nicolette
Gianna Noelle
Gianna Norinne
Gianna Odette
Gianna Olivia
Gianna Ophelia
Gianna Paige
Gianna Paislee
Gianna Pauline
Gianna Penelope
Gianna Phoenix
Gianna Piper
Gianna Quinn
Gianna Rain
Gianna Raelynn
Gianna Raquel
Gianna Renee
Gianna Rosalind
Gianna Rose
Gianna Rosemary
Gianna Sage
Gianna Sawyer
Gianna Skye
Gianna Sloan
Gianna Sophia
Gianna Sue
Gianna Tate
Gianna Tatiana
Gianna Taylor
Gianna Teresa
Gianna Violet
Gianna Vivianne
Gianna Wren
Gianna Zuri

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How To Pick a Middle Name

Do You Need A Middle Name?

In short, no. You do not need to give your child a middle name. You can choose to only give your child a first name and last name. There are no laws or requirements in regard to middle names.

However, according to research in the European Journal of Social Psychology, using middle initials in your name increases people’s perception of your intelligence.

Providing your child with a middle name will help differentiate them from others who share their same name. It also gives them a second option. Some children choose to go by their middle names instead of their first names as they grow older.

We all know how important it is to find the perfect name for our children. But did you know that in some cultures, middle names can be used as a way to give your child an additional identity? A new connection with their family history or heritage.

Here we will explore the things you should consider when giving your children a middle name!

Family Names

A child’s middle name is a great way to honor a beloved family member. It could be someone who has passed or a living family member who means a lot to the parents. Middle names don’t need to be gender-specific, so this could be a good place to include male or female family members.

Some parents like to include family surnames, such as the mother’s maiden name, as a middle name. This allows both sides of the family to pass down their name to the child. Any name that is meaningful to the family can make a nice middle name.

Flow and Initials

Probably the most important thing parents think of when choosing their child’s name is how it all sounds together. The first, middle, and last name should flow nicely together.

Many popular middle names are short, one or two syllable names because they pair well with most first names.

If family members speak another language or have an accent, take into consideration how everyone will be pronouncing the names when determining how they fit together

Monograms are popular in Southern culture, but it is still helpful to consider your child’s initials regardless of where you live.

Monograms for women are typically in the order of first name initial, large last name initial, and then middle name initial.

For men, the initials are usually in order of first, middle, and then last name. Avoid spelling out unfortunate words with the initials.

Middle names and their initials can also be used for nicknames. For example, Mary Elizabeth can be shortened to Mary Beth. Or, Elizabeth Zoe can be shortened to the initials E. Z. As a nickname.

If you just can’t narrow it down to a first name and a middle name, you can always include multiple middle names. In the United States, most people only have one middle name, but it is common around the world to have two or more.

It is recommended not to add too many middle names though. Most paperwork only leaves a spot for a single middle name or initial and multiple names can lead to confusion.

Special Meanings

A child’s middle name is a great way to pay homage to anything that holds special meaning to the parents. Some inspiration for names includes:

Influential people in your life
Characters from books, movies, or television
Locations that hold memories
Languages that are important to the family

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First Name for Middle Name Gianna

If you’re considering the name Gianna for a middle name, we’ve compiled some of our favorite first name options here

Abigail Gianna
Adeline Gianna
Ainsley Gianna
Allison Gianna
Ariel Gianna
Aspen Gianna
Avery Gianna
Bailey Gianna
Blakely Gianna
Brooklynn Gianna
Callie Gianna
Cameron Gianna
Cassidy Gianna
Charlie Gianna
Daisy Gianna
Daphne Gianna
Edith Gianna
Eleanor Gianna
Elizabeth Gianna
Emory Gianna
Esther Gianna
Evie Gianna
Finley Gianna
Genesis Gianna
Genevieve Gianna
Gracelynn Gianna
Hadley Gianna
Harper Gianna
Hattie Gianna
Hazel Gianna
Iris Gianna
Isabelle Gianna
Ivy Gianna
Jacqueline Gianna
Jasmine Gianna
Jordan Gianna
Josie Gianna
Juliet Gianna
Kaitlyn Gianna
Kendall Gianna
Kennedy Gianna
Kinsley Gianna
Kylie Gianna
Lainey Gianna
Lauren Gianna
Leighton Gianna
Lennox Gianna
Lexi Gianna
Lily Gianna
Lucy Gianna
Mabel Gianna
Maci Gianna
Mackenzie Gianna
Madeline Gianna
Maggie Gianna
Margaret Gianna
Molly Gianna
Naomi Gianna
Natalie Gianna
Noelle Gianna
Oaklynn Gianna
Olive Gianna
Paislee Gianna
Parker Gianna
Penelope Gianna
Piper Gianna
Rachel Gianna
Raegan Gianna
Remi Gianna
Ruby Gianna
Sadie Gianna
Sawyer Gianna
Scarlett Gianna
Skylar Gianna
Stevie Gianna
Tatum Gianna
Taylor Gianna
Teagan Gianna
Vanessa Gianna
Vivianne Gianna
Willow Gianna
Zoe Gianna
Zuri Gianna

Nicknames for Gianna

Ann
Anna
Gi
Gia
Gigi
Ginny

Variations of Gianna

Giana, Gyana, Gyanna (English)
Ioanna, Yanna, Yianna (Greek)
Giò, Vanna, Giovannetta (Italian)

Names Similar to Gianna

Adriana
Alexandra
Alyssa
Angelina
Arabela
Arianna
Ava
Bianca
Brianna
Camilla
Carolina
Daniella
Delilah
Eliana
Emma
Fiona
Freya
Gabriella
Gemma
Gia
Giovanna
Giselle
Hannah
Isabella
Joanna
Juliana
Kiara
Lennon
Liliana
Makenna
Mariana
Natalia
Nevaeh
Ophelia
Regina
Rihanna
Sebrina
Serena
Sienna
Sierra
Thea
Valentina
Zariah

Sibling Boy Names that go with Gianna

Gianna and Aiden
Gianna and Alex
Gianna and Archer
Gianna and Ario
Gianna and Baylor
Gianna and Bodhi
Gianna and Briggs
Gianna and Bryce
Gianna and Cade
Gianna and Callum
Gianna and Chase
Gianna and Connor
Gianna and Dante
Gianna and Dax
Gianna and Dean
Gianna and Eli
Gianna and Elliott
Gianna and Enzo
Gianna and Felix
Gianna and Gage
Gianna and Gideon
Gianna and Griffin
Gianna and Hendrix
Gianna and Hugo
Gianna and Ivan
Gianna and Jace
Gianna and James
Gianna and Jesse
Gianna and Kane
Gianna and Levi
Gianna and Lewis
Gianna and Miles
Gianna and Nash
Gianna and Nolan
Gianna and Odin
Gianna and Paxton
Gianna and Phillip
Gianna and Porter
Gianna and Quincy
Gianna and Reed
Gianna and Riley
Gianna and Royce
Gianna and Shawn
Gianna and Silas
Gianna and Simon
Gianna and Tanner
Gianna and Tripp
Gianna and Tyler
Gianna and Vance
Gianna and Wyatt

Sibling Girl Names that go with Gianna

Gianna and Adele
Gianna and Alexa
Gianna and Alice
Gianna and Annalise
Gianna and Astrid
Gianna and Beatrix
Gianna and Blair
Gianna and Blake
Gianna and Brynn
Gianna and Callie
Gianna and Camille
Gianna and Cecilia
Gianna and Cora
Gianna and Daphne
Gianna and Delilah
Gianna and Dior
Gianna and Edith
Gianna and Eleanor
Gianna and Evie
Gianna and Faith
Gianna and Gemma
Gianna and Giselle
Gianna and Hailey
Gianna and Harper
Gianna and Hazel
Gianna and Iris
Gianna and Ivy
Gianna and Jade
Gianna and Jayla
Gianna and Josie
Gianna and Juliet
Gianna and Kailani
Gianna and Kenzie
Gianna and Lainey
Gianna and Leilani
Gianna and Lucy
Gianna and Luna
Gianna and Mabel
Gianna and Meredith
Gianna and Mia
Gianna and Naomi
Gianna and Noelle
Gianna and Olive
Gianna and Paige
Gianna and Piper
Gianna and Reign
Gianna and Rory
Gianna and Sage
Gianna and Teagan
Gianna and Vera

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History of the Name Gianna

Following the first Crusade in the 11th century, many variations of the name John became popular throughout Europe. Knights and crusaders reintroduced the New Testament figures John the Baptist and John the Apostle. The name spread like wildfire throughout the continent.

By the late middle ages, the practice of feminizing names of saints and apostles was common. The name Joanna was already widely recognized in the Bible (Luke 24). She was referred to as a “ministering woman” who accompanied Jesus on his travels and was one of the few who witnessed the resurrection.

The Italian form Gianna became popular among English speakers in the 21st century. According to the Social Security Administration, Gianna first appeared on the popular baby naming charts in 1989.

She continued to climb the charts reaching a top 100 girl’s name spot in 2006. This was the same year that former NBA player Kobe Bryant’s daughter Gianna Maria-Onore Bryant was born.

Gianna Bryant tragically lost her life in an airplane accident with her father Kobe Bryant on January 26, 2020. The name Gianna jumped over 65 spots and landed as the 13th most popular girl’s name in 2021.

The spelling version Giana first appeared on the popular baby naming charts in 2002. Its best year thus far was in 2010 in the 568th spot. Not catching on quite as well as the original spelling, Giana ranked as the 757th most popular girl’s name in 2021.

Famous People with the Name Gianna

Gianna Bryant	daughter of former NBA player Kobe Bryant
Gianna Maria Canale	Italian actress
Gianna D’Angelo	American soprano
Gianna Galli	Italian soprano
ianna Hablützel-Bürki	Swiss fencer
Gianna Jun	South Korean actress and model in the Netflix series Kingdom
Gianna Manzini	Italian writer
Gianna Martello	American choreographer on the reality series Dance Moms
Gianna Beretta Molla	Italian pediatrician and Roman Catholic saint
Gianna Nannini	Italian singer-songwriter
Gianna Pederzini	Italian mezzo-soprano
Gianna Rolandi	American soprano

Fictional Characters Named Gianna

Gianna	a character on the children’s television series Barney and Friends
Gianna	a character in the novel One Last Secret by Krissy Baccaro

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gianna a biblical name?

No, Gianna is not a name that is found in the Bible. It does however have biblical ties. Gianna Beretta Molla is a Roman Catholic Saint who died in 1962 and was canonized as a Saint in 2004. Gianna is also tied to John the Baptist and John the Apostle as Gianna ultimately came from the name John.

Is Gianna a common name?

Giannas has been a top 100 girl’s name since 2006, making it a relatively known name. As of 2021, Gianna skyrocketed into the 13th most popular girl’s name pushing it into the common category.

Final Thoughts on Middle Names for Gianna

Of Italian origin, Gianna has a worldly and cultured charm that parents continue to gravitate towards. Working her way up in the charts the name has become a wildly popular choice among parents. Who knows where she will stop?

If you’re considering naming your daughter Gianna, we hope our list of middle name ideas has been useful.

MORE MIDDLE NAME IDEAS

Now that you’ve seen all the middle name ideas for Gianna, you might want to check out some middle name ideas for these similar names!

If you’re looking for more middle name ideas, you can find all our lists in our Middle Names section.

For more baby name ideas and inspiration head over to our Baby Names section.

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Lovely Middle Names for Gianna (2023)

Meaning of the Name Gianna

Best Middle Names for Gianna