Nanni

Nanni is a name of Italian origin used as a given name and, less commonly, as a surname. It is frequently rendered as a diminutive or affectionate form of Giovanni, the Italian form of John, and is sometimes used as a standalone given name in its own right. In Italian culture, Nanni can function as a nickname, stage name, or given name across generations.

Notable people named Nanni include Nanni Moretti, an Italian film director, actor, and producer known for works such as The Son's Room, which won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival in 2001; and Nanni Balestrini, an Italian writer, poet, and artist associated with postwar neo-avant-garde movements.

The name also exists as a surname in Italy and among the Italian diaspora, though it is less commonly used in that form.