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Vinessa is a modern elaboration of Vanessa, which was famously invented by author Jonathan Swift. It is also sometimes associated with the Greek word 'phane' meaning to appear or the Latin 'vitis' referring to a vine.
Less common today
Vinessa isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,047 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American actress known for Hocus Pocus
Canadian actress known for General Hospital
