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What does Vanny mean?
Modern: A diminutive form of the name Vanessa.. Vanny is commonly used as a nickname for Vanessa, which is of Latin origin meaning 'butterfly.'
Is Vanny a good dog name?
Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.
Vanny in the Pets in the City community
We don't have publishable popularity figures for Vanny in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.
From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.
What kind of dog does Vanny suit?
Modern
Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion
Vanny's Arrival
When Vanny checked into the Dog Hotel, the other pups whispered, 'I hear Vanny can fetch a ball and tell you your secrets! Must be a real *goal*-getter!'
Names similar to Vanny
Abbi — A diminutive of the name Abigail, meaning 'my father's joy'.Abi — A diminutive form of Abigail or Abraham.Acey — A playful variant of the name Ace.Addi — A modern variation of the name Addie.Addy — Modern name with no established meaning.Aggie — A diminutive form of the name Agnes, meaning 'pure'.Aggy — A diminutive form of the name Agnes.Ahyan — Modern invented name with no established meaning.