Manni?

[Brillbryant]

I have a beautiful 4month old baby called 'manni' I didn't think it was that unusual but when I tell people his name, a lot of people look perplexed! It didn't really help when my mum told my husband after I'd had the cesarean that she thought it was a horrible name and we would regret calling him 'manni'.
I've spoken to lots of friends about it and they all say what a great name and it really suits him. Is it really that 'way out there?'
it's actually the danish spelling and means jewel and little man. We're very happy with it but am just interested in other peoples opinion.

It's my sister-in-law's name. Her actual name is Maninder (it's an Indian name), but she has been called Manni all her life.

It's a brave choice, but if you like it, I wouldnt worry what other people think.

I have only ever heard it as a shortening of Emmanuel, which is pretty unusual.

Sorry, mispelt her name, it's Mahindar. She really never uses it. Hope Manni is not on here.

I have only ever heard it in the context of elderly jewish men (Manny)

I really don't like it. I think it's nicknamey, and not a good nickname.

I have heard of Manny as a shortening for Manuel on a Spanish boy, but that's the only one!

Yes, it's unusual but I don't think it's a real shocking unusual name. It's 'out there' I guess, but not offensive.

There was a film I used to love when I was little about an Icelandic boy called Manni & his horse.

Reminds me of old Jewish men much like someone else said...or Black Books.

..or even the mammoth on 'Ice Age'! but he is a lovely character :)

the only Manni i know was in the Stone Roses.

i think its kinda of cool actually.

DD is happily watching Handy Manny on TV right this minute.

I've only ever gone across it as a nn for Emmanuel.

Makes me think 'Handy' here too

I like the meaning but not enough to convince me.

I think of Handy Manny too. Is your husband Danish?

The mammoth in Ice Age for me too.