Meaning, origin, history
The name Sanny is of Norwegian origin and means "God is gracious." It is a variant spelling of the name Sonja, which is also of Norwegian descent and shares the same meaning.
The name Sanny has not been widely used throughout history, but it has gained some popularity in recent years, particularly in Norway. It is often chosen by parents who wish to give their child a unique and distinctive name with a meaningful origin.
One notable figure with the name Sanny is the Norwegian singer-songwriter Sanni (born 1987), who rose to fame in the early 2000s with her hit single "I Don't Care." While she goes by the stage name Sanni, her full given name is actually Sanny.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Sanny since 1880
Total births
7
Total since 1880
Peak year
1990
7 births
in 1990
7
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
0%
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vs previous 5 years