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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. Vida90%
  2. Aletha90%
  3. Mazie90%
  4. Fanny89%
  5. Tressie84%
  6. Rubie84%
  7. Birdie84%
  8. Alyce83%
  9. Marjory83%
  10. Novella82%

Bottom 10

  1. Jannie42%
  2. Edythe42%
  3. Alda42%
  4. Lona42%
  5. Arline42%
  6. Neva42%
  7. Dorcas42%
  8. Augusta42%
  9. Sybil42%
  10. Leonor42%

Love potential for Vanni

Bottom 10

  1. Augusta42%
  2. Carmella42%
  3. Leonor42%
  4. Maud42%
  5. Wilda42%
  6. Erna42%
  7. Alda42%
  8. Idella42%
  9. Una42%
  10. Leone42%

Professional potential for Vanni

Bottom 10

  1. Dottie42%
  2. Floy42%
  3. Lessie42%
  4. Jaunita42%
  5. Tillie42%
  6. Lovie42%
  7. Dolly42%
  8. Tessie42%
  9. Lulu42%
  10. Shirlee42%

Crush potential for Vanni

Bottom 10

  1. Bertie42%
  2. Erna42%
  3. Gussie45%
  4. Edythe47%
  5. Lue48%
  6. Ardith49%
  7. Orpha49%
  8. Earnestine50%
  9. Nelda50%
  10. Meta51%
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