US Popularity Rank: 11094

Origin: British

Meaning: Butterfly

Vaneza is a feminine name of English invention, acting as a fun spin on Vanessa. While it’s known now to mean “butterfly,” this name was actually invented by Gulliver’s Travels author Jonathon Swift as a way to commemorate his lover at the time. Blending parts of her first name, Esther, and last name, Vanhomrigh, Swift created the name for his poem about their love story, Cadenus and Vanessa. After it rose in popularity, it went on to become a name for an entire genus of butterflies, making it a great choice to encourage baby to fly to the highest of heights. Whether you want to encourage your little one’s love for writing or growing wings, Vaneza can give them plenty of inspiration.