Johnston

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
"Son of John" or "Little John"
Popularity
The name Johnston is not very popular as a first name, but it is a common surname in English-speaking countries.

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Johnston Name meanings & History

Scottish The surname Johnston derives from the Old English personal name Johannes (John) and the Middle English given name Jenkin. It means "son of John" or "little John". "Son of John" or "Little John". Transferred use of the surname Johnston. The name Johnston is used as a first name for boys, and is also a popular surname.

Zodiac Sign of Johnston: Justice Sagittarius,Joy Pisces

Synonyms of Johnston:

J: Judicial,Journal,Journey,Jester,Joy,Justice

O: Ostentatious,Obsessive,Obsolete,Organized,Obstinate

H: Hyper,Haggle,Hobnobbing,Hope,Heart's Desire

N: Neat,Nice,Nagging,Neurosis,Nervous,Nutrition,Nitpicking

S: Sensuality,Success,Sex,Security,Solidity,Social Standing,Status

T: Tacky,Testy,Tireless,Talkative,Touchy,Doubting Thomas,Truth

Johnston is:

  • a Complex name
  • a Delicate name
  • a Rough name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

- Breanna Johnston, American professional wrestler - Mike Johnston, Canadian ice hockey coach - Thomas Johnston, American politician - Robert Johnston, American actor - Wayne Johnston, Canadian writer - David Johnston, Canadian academic and politician

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