Vianney

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Meaning
"small holy shrine"
Pronunciation
VYA-NEH(French)
bya-NAY(Spanish)
vee-ah-NAY
Popularity
Although not commonly used outside of France, Vianney has seen a recent increase in popularity within the United States and other countries.

cartoon of the name Vianney
Cartoon of Vianney

Vianney Name meanings & History

"small holy shrine". From the surname of Jean-Marie Vianney (1786-1859), a French saint. His surname was allegedly derived from the given name Vivien 1 (see Vianney). While it is considered (mostly) masculine in France, Belgium and Francophone Africa, usage in Latin America (excluding Brazil) and Hispanic communities in the United States is primarily feminine.Use of the name in Mexico (where its variant Vianey is the more popular spelling) might be influenced by the home decor retail company Vianney. Vianney is most commonly used as a boy's name in France and other French-speaking countries.

Zodiac Sign of Vianney: Variety Aquarius

Synonyms of Vianney:

V: Variety,Versatility,Vexing,Vivacious

I: Intimate,Indulgence,Involved

A: Ambitious,Assertive,Aggressive,Action,Argumentative,Angry

N: Nutrition,Neat,Nice,Nervous,Nagging,Nitpicking,Neurosis

E: Exaggerate,Expressive,Enlighten,Environment,Entertain,Enliven

Y: Yen/money,Yin/Yang,Youth-giving

Vianney is:

  • a Devious name
  • a Rough name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

Saint John Vianney, French Catholic priest, patron saint of parish priests. Vianney Bureau - French-Canadian ice hockey player.

2.) Vianney (Female)

Usage: American

Meanings: (American) familiar forms of Vianna.

Other Forms: Viany