Vanessa is a feminine given name. It was invented by the anglo-irish writer jonathan swift for esther vanhomrigh, whom swift had met in 1708 and whom he tutored. The name was created.

Discover the origin, popularity, vanessa name meaning, and names related to vanessa with mama natural's fantastic baby names guide. Meaning of vanessa - what does vanessa mean? Read the name meaning, origin, pronunciation, and popularity of the baby name vanessa for girls. Vanessa is a traditionally feminine name with all sorts of mythological roots. In latin it can mean of venus, the god of love; In greek, however, it's a reference to the mystic goddess Vanessa m ferreira are some of the alias or nicknames that vanessa has used.

In latin it can mean of venus, the god of love; In greek, however, it's a reference to the mystic goddess Vanessa m ferreira are some of the alias or nicknames that vanessa has used. Vanessa has many family members and associates who include kenneth cross, julie fraga, christopher.