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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. Kaeli96%
  2. Nessa96%
  3. Loey96%
  4. Ninette96%
  5. Siri96%
  6. Ninou96%
  7. Preslee96%
  8. Halee96%
  9. Ninon96%
  10. Shandra96%

Bottom 10

  1. Hildegarde42%
  2. Cita42%
  3. Nénès42%
  4. Ermy42%
  5. Cath42%
  6. Neneva42%
  7. Altha42%
  8. Elisheva42%
  9. Aïcha42%
  10. Idy42%

Love potential for Vanni

Top 10

  1. Staz85%
  2. Pen85%
  3. Penny-Pie85%
  4. Fibs85%
  5. Fi85%
  6. Penny-Pen85%
  7. Marni82%
  8. Lakia82%
  9. Su82%
  10. Tyasia82%

Bottom 10

  1. Zaina42%
  2. Verochka42%
  3. Ginette42%
  4. Leonie42%
  5. Eri42%
  6. Harpy42%
  7. Bells42%
  8. Alanis42%
  9. Ivočka42%
  10. Mackenna42%

Professional potential for Vanni

Bottom 10

  1. Becca42%
  2. Micki42%
  3. Lique42%
  4. Citlaly42%
  5. Avril42%
  6. Bell42%
  7. Marj42%
  8. Cassondra42%
  9. Talisha42%
  10. Louna42%

Crush potential for Vanni

Top 10

  1. Keanna96%
  2. Keena96%
  3. Fel96%
  4. Cassi96%
  5. Marli96%
  6. Felica96%
  7. Kasi96%
  8. Sash96%
  9. Josslyn96%
  10. Kasa96%

Bottom 10

  1. Dreddy42%
  2. Zee42%
  3. Aggie42%
  4. Basia42%
  5. Julienne42%
  6. Mar42%
  7. Norrie42%
  8. Nénès42%
  9. Hildegarde42%
  10. Ruthy42%
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