Butterfly
A variant of Vanessa, which was invented by author Jonathan Swift for his friend Esther Vanhomrigh. It is often associated with the genus of butterflies known as Vanessa.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Vannesa in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American actress and singer
Academy Award-winning British actress
American actress and singer
Protagonist and powerful medium · Penny Dreadful
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