Unisex Name
Yannig
Overview
Gender
masculine & feminine
Origin
Categories
diminutives
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
17/100
Meaning & Etymology
Yannig is a diminutive form of the names Yann or Yanna, which are of Breton origin. The name Yann itself is a Breton variant of the name John, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'God is gracious'. Yannig is commonly used as a familiar or affectionate form of these names, often in French-speaking regions.
Etymology
Original Form:
Yann
Evolution:
Yannig evolved as a diminutive form of Yann or Yanna, reflecting a trend in Breton and French naming conventions to create affectionate or informal versions of traditional names.
Source:
Breton and French naming traditions