A distinctive pick — fewer than 4 pets share this name.
A feminine form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious.'
Joanna is a timeless name that has been beloved for centuries — elegant without being stiff, classic without being dusty. Giving a pet such a graceful human name creates an endearing contrast, especially for a dog or cat with regal bearing. Pets named Joanna often have a quiet grace about them, the kind that makes visitors ask 'what's her name?' the moment they walk through the door.
Pets named Joanna are most often described as:
Trait order based on owner reports across pet registries.
Joanna is a well-known pet name with 4 registered pets. Pets named Joanna are often described as graceful, gentle, classic.
Joanna is more commonly given to female pets, though it can be used for any pet.
Yes! Joanna is both a popular pet name (ranked #13015 for pets) and a baby name. It is one of 1,600+ names shared between pets and humans on NamesPop.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: NYC & Seattle pet licensing records · Methodology