Manny
Meaning of Manny
Manny is a male name with origins in Hebrew and Spanish. It is a shortened form of the name Emmanuel or Manuel, both of which mean "God is with us." The name Manny has become popular in recent years, consistently ranking in the top 300 names for newborn boys in the United States. It has a friendly and approachable sound, making it an attractive choice for parents looking for a simple yet meaningful name for their son. Whether you prefer the American English pronunciation (MAN-ee) or the British English pronunciation (MAN-ee), Manny is a versatile name that can be easily recognized and pronounced across different cultures.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as MAN-ee (/ˈmæni/)
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Notable People Named Manny
| Manny Pacquiao - Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao, also known as "PacMan", is a renowned Filipino politician and retired professional boxer, widely considered one of the greatest in the sport's history. |
| Manny Machado - Manuel Arturo Machado is a highly skilled American professional baseball player known for his time with the San Diego Padres and the Baltimore Orioles. |
| Manny Martindale - Emmanuel Alfred Martindale was a West Indian cricketer known for his fast bowling in ten Test matches from 1933 to 1939, and is considered one of the earliest Test-playing West Indian fast bowlers. |
| Manny Oyeleke - Emmanuel Oyedele Oluwaseun Opeoluwa Akan Oyeleke is an English professional footballer known for his versatility in playing as a central midfielder or right back for National League club Woking. |
| Manny Villar - Manuel "Manny" Bamba Villar Jr. is a prominent Filipino businessman and former politician who served as a senator and President of the Senate of the Philippines, and was named the richest individual in the Philippines by Forbes magazine. |
| Manny Farber - Emanuel Farber was an influential American painter, film critic, and writer known for his distinctive prose style and significant impact on later generations of film critics and underground culture. |
| Manny Diaz - Manuel Alberto Diaz II is an American football coach currently serving as the head football coach at Duke University, with previous coaching roles at Pennsylvania State University and the University of Miami. |
| Manny Sethi - Manish Kumar Sethi is an American physician, author, and founder of the non-profit Healthy Tennessee, known for his work as an orthopedic trauma surgeon and director of the Vanderbilt Orthopedic Institute Center for Health Policy. |
| Manny Sanguillén - Manuel De Jesus Sanguillén Magan, a former professional baseball player from Panama, had a successful career as a catcher in Major League Baseball, notably with the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Oakland Athletics. |
| Manny Acta - Manuel Elias Acta is a Dominican former professional baseball manager and current third base coach for the Seattle Mariners, known for his managerial roles with the Washington Nationals and the Cleveland Indians. |
| Manny Onariase - Osaore Emmanuel Onariase is an English professional footballer known for his role as a central defender at National League club Hartlepool United. |
| Manny Jacinto - Manuel Luis Jacinto is a Canadian actor known for his role as Jason Mendoza on The Good Place and appearances in films like Bad Times at the El Royale and Top Gun: Maverick. |
| Manny Alexander - Manuel De Jesús Alexander is a former professional baseball infielder from the Dominican Republic who played for several MLB teams during his career. |
| Manny Puig is a Cuban-born American wildlife entertainer known for his daring encounters with dangerous animals and appearances on television shows like Jackass, Wildboyz, and Gator Boys. |
| Manny Corpas - Manuel Corpas is a Panamanian professional baseball pitcher who has played for the Colorado Rockies and Chicago Cubs in Major League Baseball (MLB) and is currently a free agent. |
