📖 About Jo-Anne
Jo-Anne is an English compound name combining Jo (from Hebrew 'God is gracious') and Anne (from Hebrew 'grace'). Popular in Australia and English-speaking countries during the 1960s, it peaked at rank 77 in Australia in 1964. The hyphenated style was characteristic of mid-century naming fashions, giving the name a warm, familiar feel that remains fondly associated with the baby-boom generation.
📍 Details
- OriginEnglish
- Gender♀ Female
- MeaningCompound of Jo (a short form of Josephine or Joan, from Hebrew Yohannan, 'God is gracious') and Anne (from Hebrew Hannah, 'grace' or 'favour'). Effectively means 'doubly gracious'.
⭐ Famous People
- Jo-Anne Gillies — Australian actress and television presenter, known for her work on Australian television from the 1970s onwards.
- Jo-Anne McArthur — Canadian photojournalist and animal rights activist, author of 'We Animals' (2013), documenting the lives of animals around the world.
- Jo-Anne Birnie Danzker — Canadian art historian and museum director, known for her leadership of major art institutions across North America and Europe.