VANYA  

Gender: M
Origin: Russian, diminutive of JOHN

This short form of Ivan just could join the other Russian nickname names coming into fashion, and it does have the Chekhov connection.

Nicknames & Variations:
Vanusha, Vanka, Vanechka, Vanek, Wanya

Vanya is being discussed in our message boards:

• A brother or sister for little Jack or Olivia
• Foreign Versions Game
• A new game to play
• Create a Family! Multiple Theme! WARNING! Tons of Kids!!!

Read Nameberry blog posts about Vanya:

• RUSSIAN BOYS' NAMES
• RUSSIAN GIRLS' NAMES
• RUSSIAN BABY NAMES