Girl
Vanessa
“butterfly”
- Origin
- Greek
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- 46 of 100Uncommon
About the name Vanessa
Vanessa is a feminine first name meaning “butterfly”, with roots in Greek. The name has 3 syllables. It is relatively uncommon.
Frequently asked about Vanessa
- What does the name Vanessa mean?
- The first name Vanessa means “butterfly”.
- Where does the name Vanessa come from?
- Vanessa has its roots in Greek.
- Is Vanessa a girls' or boys' name?
- Vanessa is a feminine first name (a girls' name).
- How popular is Vanessa?
- Vanessa is a relatively uncommon first name.
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