Vanilla
vah-NIL-uh
Letters
7
Syllables
3
Origin
Spanish
Total Births
199
Peak Year
#15 in 1919
First Recorded
1898
Style
Cute & Playful, Soft & Gentle
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Vanilla is derived from the Spanish word 'vainilla', which refers to the vanilla bean. It evokes sweetness and warmth.
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