Vanessa
[vəˈnɛsə]Meaning
of the butterfly
Background Story
The name Vanessa was created by the writer Jonathan Swift in the early 18th century, derived from the first syllables of the name of his friend, Esther Vanhomrigh, whose last name inspired the 'Van' in Vanessa. The name has been associated with beauty and grace, reminiscent of the delicate nature of butterflies.
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