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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. Tari96%
  2. Sherilyn93%
  3. Suzie91%
  4. Suzy90%
  5. Risa90%
  6. Peri90%
  7. Perri89%
  8. Gigi89%
  9. Cinda89%
  10. Marilou88%

Bottom 10

  1. Rance42%
  2. Levern42%
  3. Cleve42%
  4. Rock42%
  5. Geary42%
  6. Theresia42%
  7. Andree42%
  8. Helga42%
  9. Franz42%
  10. Raye42%

Love potential for Vanni

Top 10

  1. Woody87%
  2. Lawanna80%
  3. Dwaine80%
  4. Beckie79%
  5. Reinaldo77%
  6. Duwayne77%
  7. Kirt77%
  8. Lissa76%
  9. Timmothy75%
  10. Tari75%

Bottom 10

  1. Franz42%
  2. Yancy42%
  3. Helga42%
  4. Rand42%
  5. Jaye42%
  6. Rance42%
  7. Lu42%
  8. Cleve42%
  9. Enola42%
  10. Eartha42%

Professional potential for Vanni

Top 10

  1. Jacquelyne79%
  2. Regena78%
  3. Eilene77%
  4. Sharyl77%
  5. Lindell77%
  6. Janise77%
  7. Jacqualine76%
  8. Kathern75%
  9. Pamella75%
  10. Kimball74%

Bottom 10

  1. Micki42%
  2. Micky42%
  3. Dreama42%
  4. Perri42%
  5. Arnell42%
  6. Cherrie42%
  7. Teddie42%
  8. Merri42%
  9. Peri42%
  10. Cherri42%

Crush potential for Vanni

Top 10

  1. Merrie96%
  2. Mickie96%
  3. Marilou96%
  4. Cinda96%
  5. Deedee96%
  6. Gigi96%
  7. Alphonzo96%
  8. Risa96%
  9. Sherilyn96%
  10. Tari96%

Bottom 10

  1. Andree42%
  2. Helga46%
  3. Georgine48%
  4. Cleophus48%
  5. Theresia50%
  6. Jame52%
  7. Rolf53%
  8. Rock53%
  9. Les54%
  10. Faron54%
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