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Vin

Boy Name day: January 22 In French: Vinci
Vin is a short form of Vincent: on birth records it is written Vincent (348,948 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Vincent page. Also a short form of Melvin, Calvin, Alvin.
Origin: Latin. Meaning: conquering.
Vincent comes from the Latin Vincentius, derived from vincēns ('conquering, prevailing'), the present participle of vincere, 'to conquer.'

Name day for Vin

January 22

Why this day? Vin is a short form of Vincent, and shares its name day.

Vin is celebrated in the United States and Germany on January 22; France on April 14; Argentina on May 30.

The story of the name Vin

Vin is a short form of Vincent. It keeps its origin (Latin) and meaning — conquering, and shares its name day, January 22.

On birth records, Vin is rarely written as such: the Vins are Vincents (348,948 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Vincent page. Vin is also a short form of Melvin, Calvin, Alvin.

Frequently asked questions about Vin

What does Vin mean?

Vin is a short form of Vincent, which means conquering.

When is Vin's name day?

January 22, together with Vincent: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Vin a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Vincent.

Vin's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 6/10
Whimsy 6/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 5/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

Gender B-GB-BAll
Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
Popularity CommonFrequentUncommonRareAll

Friendship potential for Vin

Bottom 10

  1. Ruthie50%
  2. Ramona51%
  3. Inez56%
  4. Therese57%
  5. Lola57%
  6. Teri57%
  7. Bobbi58%
  8. Bernadine58%
  9. Simone60%
  10. Beulah60%

Love potential for Vin

Bottom 10

  1. Kali49%
  2. Janis50%
  3. Lola50%
  4. Luna51%
  5. Kate52%
  6. Lila52%
  7. Scarlett53%
  8. Simone54%
  9. Raven55%
  10. Iris55%

Professional potential for Vin

Bottom 10

  1. Heaven42%
  2. Misty42%
  3. Paulette42%
  4. Lola42%
  5. Kali43%
  6. Luna43%
  7. Tia44%
  8. Kayleigh45%
  9. Nevaeh45%
  10. Ila46%

Crush potential for Vin

Top 10

  1. Traci96%
  2. Hallie96%
  3. Jenny96%
  4. Chelsey96%
  5. Rochelle96%
  6. Celia96%
  7. Melba96%
  8. Haylee96%
  9. Cheri96%
  10. Kyla96%

Bottom 10

  1. Inez45%
  2. Ramona46%
  3. Bobbi47%
  4. Ruthie47%
  5. Simone48%
  6. Alberta51%
  7. Trudy56%
  8. Jillian56%
  9. Adelaide58%
  10. Addie58%
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