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Vinnie
VinnieSay it VIN-ee
- Meaning
- Pet form of Vincent; Latin vincere, "to conquer" Lewis & Short
- Say it
- VIN-ee
- Other spellings
- Vinny
Vinnie
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Vinnie meaning
Vinnie is an international boy's name of Latin origin (English pet form).
Pet form of Vincent; Latin vincere, "to conquer"
Vinnie began as a friendly short form of Vincent and its Italian cousin Vincenzo, and is now given as a name in its own right. Vincent comes from Latin Vincentius, 'conquering', from vincere, which Lewis & Short give as to conquer, overcome or prevail. The pet form has a relaxed, informal feel. A well-known bearer is the footballer and actor Vinnie Jones. Baby-name lists give 'conquering', following Vincent. For Indian families it sits close to the nickname Vinny, a short form of names such as Vinay or Vineet, so it is easy to say at home and abroad. It is said VIN-ee.
Source: Lewis & Short, A Latin Dictionary (1879), via Logeion · entry vinco · See the entry · checked 25 Oct 2026
References: Lewis & Short, vinco (via Logeion) · Wikipedia, Vinnie Jones
Famous namesakes
- Vinnie Jones, Welsh footballer and actor
Popularity abroad
- #58 England and Wales, boys 2025
Office for National Statistics
Official birth registrations. India publishes no national name statistics.
Spellings
Vinnie · Vinny