The nameVanille
Vanille is a French girl's name taken from the word for vanilla. It was mostly given in the 1990s.
- Girl's name
- French
Meaning
From vanilla, a word that comes from the Spanish vainilla, "little pod".
Origin
French, a name taken from a plant.
History
First given in the mid 1980s, Vanille peaked in the late 1990s and is still given today, less often.
Popularity of the name Vanille
Vanille in France
Vanille was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 565 births over the decade, 42% of all recorded babies named Vanille. Its rise began around 1988, and it peaked in 1998. Half of all babies named Vanille in France were born before 2000. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 27 births a year on average, against 22 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vanille mean?
From vanilla, a word that comes from the Spanish vainilla, "little pod".
What is the origin of the name Vanille?
French, a name taken from a plant.
Is Vanille a girl's or a boy's name?
Vanille is a girl's name.