Vanity
Fact sheet
- Name
- Vanity
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
The name Vanity, an English-American first name for girls, has been directly adopted from English. Its literal translation is 'the vain one' or 'the self-satisfied one'.
What does the name Vanity mean?
Vanity is a girl's name of English origin, whose direct translation is 'the vain one' or 'the self-satisfied one'. The roots of the name lie in the Old English term 'vanite', which stands for 'conceit', 'vanity', and 'self-satisfaction'.
Where does the name Vanity come from?
The first name Vanity has its origins in Old English and means 'the vain one'. The Old English term 'vanite' consists of the elements 'conceit', 'vanity', and 'self-satisfaction'. The languages in which this name occurs are American, Anglo-American, and English.
How do you pronounce Vanity?
Vanity is pronounced as 'Vä-niti'.
Popularity
In Germany, the name Vanity is quite rare. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd in the list of the most common female first names. The best placement was achieved in 2009 with the 1,234th position. In the last ten years, the name has been given as a first name less than 10 times, resulting in a 11,442nd place in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, Vanity is ranked 7,455th.
Nicknames & pet names
Vans / Vany
Famous people
- Vanity Lewerissa (footballer from the Netherlands)
Frequently asked questions about the name Vanity
What is the meaning of the name Vanity?
Vanity is a girl's name that means 'the vain one' or 'the self-satisfied one'. It originates from the Old English word 'vanite', which stands for vanity and self-satisfaction.
Where does the name Vanity come from?
The name Vanity has its roots in Old English and is found in the languages American, Anglo-American, and English.
How popular is the name Vanity?
Vanity is a rather rare name, but it can gain popularity in certain regions and among certain trends.