US Popularity Rank: 12043

Origin: Greek

Meaning: Butterfly

Vanetta is a Greek girl’s name meaning “butterfly,” a symbol of transformation and beauty. It’s a variant form of the name Vanessa, a name that was invented by the author Jonathan Swift for a character in his poem Cadenus and Vanessa. It became a more popular name in the 19th century. With its delicate and enchanting sound, your little Vanetta will flit and right into hearts.