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Vanessa

vuh-NESS-uh

girl
American
Common
medium

Meaning

Butterfly.

At a glance

  • Origin: American
  • Gender: girl
  • Syllables: 3
  • Popularity: Common
  • Baby-safe: Yes

History

Created by author Jonathan Swift in 1713 by rearranging syllables of the name Esther Vanhomrigh.

Vibes

American
English
girl

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