Manny

Manny is a masculine given name or nickname, commonly a diminutive of Manuel or Emmanuel. In Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking cultures Manuel is widespread, and Manny is a familiar nickname; in English-speaking contexts Manny is also used as a standalone given name. The name ultimately derives from the Hebrew Immanuel, meaning “God with us,” transmitted through Manuel and Emmanuel.

Notable people named Manny include Manny Pacquiao, a Filipino boxer and politician; Manny Ramirez, an American former professional baseball outfielder; Manny Montana, an American actor; Manny Coto, a Mexican-born American screenwriter and director; and Manny Farber, an American painter and film critic. The name is widely used across cultures and can be heard in various fields, including sports, entertainment, and the arts.

In popular culture, Manny is the name of the woolly mammoth character in the Ice Age film series, where he serves as one of the central protagonists. The character has contributed to the name’s visibility in contemporary media and remains a recognizable use of the name beyond real-world figures.

Overall, Manny functions as a versatile shorthand within many linguistic communities, linking historical roots to modern usage as both a given name and a familiar nickname.