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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:

Gender G-GG-BAll
Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Vanni

Top 10

  1. Zetta90%
  2. Florian89%
  3. Florida89%
  4. Flo89%
  5. Kittie89%
  6. Marylin88%
  7. Tennie88%
  8. Odelia88%
  9. Vita88%
  10. Vella88%

Bottom 10

  1. Hildegarde42%
  2. Mcarthur42%
  3. Wm42%
  4. Hillard42%
  5. Werner42%
  6. Altha42%
  7. Isidore42%
  8. Enos42%
  9. Verlie42%
  10. Melville42%

Love potential for Vanni

Top 10

  1. Olaf84%
  2. Alida79%
  3. Kittie78%
  4. Natividad78%
  5. Acie77%
  6. Willian76%
  7. Mozell75%
  8. Odelia75%
  9. Retta75%
  10. Hedy75%

Bottom 10

  1. Thora42%
  2. Leeroy42%
  3. Cloyd42%
  4. Melville42%
  5. Ozell42%
  6. Arrie42%
  7. Lera42%
  8. Arne42%
  9. Genoveva42%
  10. Freeda42%

Professional potential for Vanni

Top 10

  1. Crawford80%
  2. Hilbert80%
  3. Chesley79%
  4. Augustina79%
  5. Wellington78%
  6. Judge78%
  7. Gerhard76%
  8. Thornton76%
  9. Worth76%
  10. Werner76%

Bottom 10

  1. Candelario42%
  2. Eris42%
  3. Bell42%
  4. Obie42%
  5. Monnie42%
  6. Antonina42%
  7. Ozie42%
  8. Toy42%
  9. Vincenza42%
  10. Curley42%

Crush potential for Vanni

Top 10

  1. Glennie96%
  2. Jossie96%
  3. Eris96%
  4. Flo96%
  5. Stasia96%
  6. Tennie96%
  7. Laverna96%
  8. Romie96%
  9. Vella96%
  10. Ferrell96%

Bottom 10

  1. Hildegarde42%
  2. Donato42%
  3. Werner42%
  4. Otho42%
  5. Durward43%
  6. Wm44%
  7. Enos45%
  8. Hillard46%
  9. Modesto46%
  10. Murl46%
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