Vanessa
/vəˈnɛsə/
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Vanessa is an English name invented by the poet Jonathan Swift in the 18th century, inspired by the name 'Esther Vanhomrigh'. Its meaning, 'butterfly', symbolizes transformation, beauty, and grace. The name has a poetic and elegant quality, making it a timeless choice in English-speaking cultures.
Vanessa Williams
Actor, Maxine Chadway on Soul Food
Vanessa Williams
Actor, First black Miss America
Vanessa del Rio
Pornstar, Deep Inside Vanessa del Rio
Vanessa Redgrave
Actor, Julia
Vanessa Paradis
Actor, La Fille sur le Pont
Vanessa Morgan
Actor, My Babysitter's a Vampire
Vanessa Minnillo
TV Personality, TRL, also Entertainment Tonight
Vanessa Marcil
Actor, Gina Kinkaid on Beverly Hills 90210
Vanessa Marano
Actor, April Nardini on Gilmore Girls
Vanessa Lengies
Actor, Roxanne Bojarski on American Dreams
Vanessa Incontrada
TV Personality, Italian model, actress, TV host
Vanessa Anne Hudgens
Actor, High School Musical
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