VAN  

Gender: M
Origin: Dutch
Meaning: "of"

Popularity in 2008: #816

Whether it's used as a short form or on its own, this jazzy midcentury name is poised for a comeback along with brothers Ray and Walt.

Variations:
Vander, Vann, Vanno, Vane, Vonn, Von, Vander, Vane, Vann, Vanno, Von, Vonn

Van is being discussed in our message boards:

• Unexpected, soft, and pretty girl names?
• A sister for Kwan and Steve--Gilmore Girls
• narrowing my list...need help
• Fashion Industry Names
• Triple A, Triple B, Triple C...Boys!

Read Nameberry blog posts about Van:

• SILENT SCREEN NAMES: Vintage names of vamps and villains
• GLAMOUR GIRLS AND BOYS
• DAD NAMES: NOTEWORTHY NAMES OF SOME FAMOUS FATHERS
• MINI-NAMES
• M.I.A. BABY: How To Rock That Name