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Vanni

Girl Name day: February 4 In French: Vanessa
Vanni is a short form of Vanessa: on birth records it is written Vanessa (257,499 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Vanessa page. Also a short form of Giovanni.
Origin: Literary invention (English, 18th century). Meaning: Coined name (from 'Van-' + 'Essa', for Esther Vanhomrigh); also a genus of butterflies.
Invented by Jonathan Swift c.1713 by blending Van- (from the surname Vanhomrigh) with Essa (a pet form of Esther), for his beloved Esther Vanhomrigh.

Name day for Vanni

February 4

Why this day? Vanni is a short form of Vanessa, and shares its name day.

Vanni is celebrated in France, the United States, Spain and Brazil on February 4; Italy on June 24.

The story of the name Vanni

Vanni is a short form of Vanessa. It keeps its origin (Literary invention (English, 18th century)) and meaning — coined name (from 'Van-' + 'Essa', for Esther Vanhomrigh); also a genus of butterflies, and shares its name day, February 4.

On birth records, Vanni is rarely written as such: the Vannis are Vanessas (257,499 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Vanessa page. Vanni is also a short form of Giovanni.

Frequently asked questions about Vanni

What does Vanni mean?

Vanni is a short form of Vanessa, which means coined name (from 'Van-' + 'Essa', for Esther Vanhomrigh); also a genus of butterflies.

When is Vanni's name day?

February 4, together with Vanessa: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Vanni a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Vanessa.

Vanni's profile

Energy 8/10
Humor 7/10
Independence 6/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 4/10
Whimsy 8/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 6/10
Need for attention 8/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Vanni

Top 10

  1. Juli93%
  2. Cherry92%
  3. Mitzi91%
  4. Gayla91%
  5. Carlotta90%
  6. Laureen90%
  7. Sandi89%
  8. Cindi89%
  9. Felecia87%
  10. Nanci87%

Love potential for Vanni

Bottom 10

  1. Zina42%
  2. Minerva42%
  3. Moira42%
  4. Sabra42%
  5. Zena42%
  6. Tana42%
  7. Jeanie42%
  8. Alfreda42%
  9. Terese42%
  10. Cathryn42%

Professional potential for Vanni

Bottom 10

  1. Georgette42%
  2. Cindi42%
  3. Juli42%
  4. Louann42%
  5. Kitty42%
  6. Nanci42%
  7. Dori42%
  8. Marilynn42%
  9. Deidre42%
  10. Tana42%

Crush potential for Vanni

Top 10

  1. Felecia96%
  2. Gilda96%
  3. Dori96%
  4. Sandi96%
  5. Louann96%
  6. Cherry96%
  7. Nanci96%
  8. Cindi96%
  9. Madonna96%
  10. Geri96%

Bottom 10

  1. Alfreda43%
  2. Terrie43%
  3. Lourdes50%
  4. Kaye54%
  5. Georgette55%
  6. Tena56%
  7. Freida56%
  8. Mari57%
  9. Nan58%
  10. Marta58%
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