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Origin: Greek

Meaning: Butterfly

Vannie is a feminine name of Greek origin, meaning "butterfly." It is a variant of the popular name Vanessa, which has roots in Britain dating back to 1712. Jonathan Swift brought it to the public consciousness over three hundred years ago in his famous poem Cadenus and Vanessa. Inspired by its carefree flight pattern, your little one will float like a butterfly without stinging like a bee.