Vennessa Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationveh-NESS-ah / /vəˈnɛsə/Latin; English
Meaning
Latin: butterfly; English: derived from Vanessa
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Vennessa is a variant of Vanessa, which was created by the author Jonathan Swift in the early 18th century. It is often associated with the butterfly genus Vanessa, named for its delicate and colorful appearance. The name has gained popularity in various cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries. Vennessa is less common than its variant but carries similar connotations of beauty and grace.
Trend Summary
Vennessa has seen limited popularity in the United States, often overshadowed by the more common Vanessa.
Similar Names
Variants
- Vanessa
International Variants
- Vanessa (Spanish)
- Vanessa (Italian)
- Vanessa (Portuguese)
Famous people named Vennessa
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Fictional characters named Vennessa
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Vennessa was first seen in the United States in 1954. Vennessa has ranked as high as #1112 nationally, which occurred in 1979, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Vennessa has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Vennessa
No state data available for this year.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1954 | 7 |
| 1963 | 7 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1979 | 14 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1983 | 12 |
| 1984 | 12 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 11 |
| 1987 | 12 |
| 1988 | 14 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1991 | 11 |
| 1992 | 12 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 11 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2007 | 5 |