Behind the Name: Comments for the name Vanessa

Comments for VANESSA:

Though this name was a literary invention, it has won fame due to British actress Vanessa Redgrave (b. 1937). However, it knew great popularity in Spain through singer Manolo Escobar's adopted daughter, born in 1978.

-- alberto 12/4/2004

Vanessa appeared on the top 1000 list in the 1950's. Its most popular year was the 1980's where it ranked 47.

-- Anonymous User 9/25/2006

Also a girls name in Slovenia, though Vanesa is much more popular.

-- earthnut 7/3/2007

The name Vanessa is also widely used in the Portuguese language, both in Brazil and in Portugal (I don't know about the Portuguese-speaking African countries, but I'd assume it's an ordinary name there, too).

-- Kennedy 2/25/2010

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