Joanne is a common given name for females, being a variant of Joanna, the feminine form of John and is derived from the Latin name Johanna and has a hebrew meaning of "God is Gracious" People with the given name Joanne: · Joanne Accom, pop singer from Melbourne, Australia · Joanne Brackeen, American jazz pianist · Joanne Colan, video blogger · Joanne Fluke, American mystery novelist · Joanne Herring, American political activist · Joanne Kelly, Canadian actress · J. K. Rowling, British author, whose given name is Joanne Rowling · Joanne Shenandoah, singer and acoustic guitarist · Joanne Whalley, British actress · Joanne Woodward, American actress, Academy Award winner in 1957, for The Three Faces of Eve; Wife of Paul Newman, American Actor · Jo Anne Worley, American actress Other: · Joanne