Hello,

Bon Jovi is taken from Jons surname. Its Italian and I think Bon Jovi means Good Jon.

The name actually sounds rather European to me. Do you think that the name has hindered their success ?

BJ have never been considered in general as a rock group , I wonder if they had a name like Whitesnake , Deep Purple, Anthrax ETC, if this would have given them more credibility?

Over the years the person that seems to take the mickey out of the name the most is Richie, its as if he's uncomfortable saying Bon Jovi, so he usually puts on some stupid accent when he mentions it. David sounds the most serious when ever its mentioned like he is talking about a work contract.

So do you like the name Bon Jovi ?

Dawn