Not sure anyone can decide but it seems the latin spelling of John and Johanna in baptismal records varies by priest - attached shows 3 different spellings for 3 people. Just wondering if the one I'm interested in (top in actual record) is more likely to be John or Johanna? But - I see on irishgenealogy.ie, it was transcribed as John. Thank you! Margaret Bradley
It is John, latin Joannes. The -h- in English was inserted in imitation of the Medieval Latin form. Old English had the Biblical name as Iohannes.
Thank you!
