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Origin: Uncertain

Meaning: Butterfly

Vannesa is a name for girls. A variant of Vanessa, it means “butterfly.” The butterfly is often taken to be a symbol of being transgender, because of its own transformation from caterpillar to winged beauty. This name is fitting in the current landscape, especially if you’re leaning towards a gender-neutral parenting style and want to give your little one the freedom to choose who they want to be.