Vanessa
An invented literary name created by author Jonathan Swift, derived from elements of a historical person's name.
Meaning and origin
Vanessa was invented by author Jonathan Swift for his 1726 poem Cadenus and Vanessa.
How to pronounce Vanessa
| English (US) | vuh-NEH-suh /vəˈnɛsə/ |
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