A modern portmanteau of Vanessa and Penelope.
Vanellope is a modern invented name, famously created for the protagonist of the Disney film Wreck-It Ralph. It blends the classic Greek name Penelope, meaning weaver, with the literary name Vanessa. The name has since seen niche use among parents looking for a whimsical, contemporary choice with a familiar sound.
About 58 girls were named Vanellope in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The glitchy princess and racer protagonist · Wreck-It Ralph
