Vanessa as a Female Name
Vanessa is most commonly a girl's name.
Parents choosing Vanessa for a girl get a name with a clear English (literary coinage) heritage and a well-established girl's usage. The name Vanessa means “invented name (no original literal meaning)” and is of English (literary coinage) origin. Closely related female forms and variants include Vanesa, Vanessza, Venessa.
For the full etymology, history and popularity of Vanessa across all genders, see the complete Vanessa name meaning.
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Is Vanessa a girl's name?+
Vanessa is most commonly a girl's name. It means “invented name (no original literal meaning)” and is of English (literary coinage) origin.
What does Vanessa mean?+
Vanessa means “invented name (no original literal meaning)” and originates from English (literary coinage).