Vinnie

English and Scottish

"council protector"

Vinnie Origin and Meaning

The name Vinnie is a boy's name.

Vinnie is primarily a masculine name that originated as a diminutive form of Vincent, though it can occasionally be used for girls as well. The name derives from the Latin 'Vincentius,' meaning 'conquering.' Vinnie offers a friendly, approachable alternative to the more formal Vincent, with a casual charm that has remained consistently appealing. The name gained particular popularity in Italian-American communities and saw broader usage in the early to mid-20th century. While not typically among the top-ranking names, Vinnie maintains steady usage, often associated with its warm, unpretentious character. The name conjures images of a friendly, down-to-earth individual and is recognized across various English-speaking countries.

Popularity of the name Vinnie

• 111 England 2023
• 165 Scotland 2024

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Famous People Named Vinnie

• Vinnie Paz (born Vincenzo Luvineri) American rapper of group Jedi Mind Tricks
• Vincent Peter "Vinnie" Jones British actor and footballer
• Vincent "Vinnie" Colaiuta American drummer
• Vinnie Vincent (born Vincent John Cusano) American guitarist formerly of Kiss
• Vincent Eugene "Vinnie" Clark American NFL football player
• Vincent "Vinnie" Moore American guitarist of English band UFO
• Vincent William "Vinnie" Pestano American baseball player
• Vincent Paul "Vinnie" Abbott American drummer of metal bands Pantera, Damageplan and Hellyeah

The name Vinnie in Pop Culture

• Vince "Vinnie" Monks character on British soap "EastEnders"
• Vincent Alexandros "Vinnie" Patterson character on Australian soap "Home and Away"
• Vincent "Vinnie" Barbarino character on TV's "Welcome Back, Kotter"
• Vince "Vinnie" Vicente a character from the CW's Supernatural
• Vinnie Dakota time traveller from "Milo Murphy's Law"