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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. Lea96%
  2. Shanna96%
  3. Kimberley95%
  4. Latasha91%
  5. Mandy90%
  6. Angie89%
  7. Jenifer89%
  8. Traci88%
  9. Keri88%
  10. Tamika87%

Bottom 10

  1. Kari42%
  2. Shawna42%
  3. Deana42%
  4. Aisha42%
  5. Jodi42%
  6. Bridgette42%
  7. Bridget42%
  8. Ingrid42%
  9. Trina42%
  10. Karin42%

Love potential for Vanni

Bottom 10

  1. Aisha42%
  2. Kari42%
  3. Meredith42%
  4. Bridget42%
  5. Ronda42%
  6. Keisha42%
  7. Shawna42%
  8. Trina42%
  9. Bridgette42%
  10. Karin42%

Professional potential for Vanni

Bottom 10

  1. Misty42%
  2. Angelique42%
  3. Candy42%
  4. Jenny42%
  5. Shanna43%
  6. Yvette43%
  7. Charity46%
  8. Amie46%
  9. Aimee46%
  10. Mandy47%

Crush potential for Vanni

Top 10

  1. Tamika96%
  2. Mandy96%
  3. Lara96%
  4. Lea96%
  5. Shanna96%
  6. Angie96%
  7. Lorena96%
  8. Jenifer96%
  9. Kimberley96%
  10. Keisha96%

Bottom 10

  1. Bobbi42%
  2. Dena57%
  3. Karin60%
  4. Chasity62%
  5. Kristie63%
  6. Charity63%
  7. Kristy63%
  8. Kristine63%
  9. Shauna63%
  10. Shawna63%
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