US Popularity Rank: 10725

Origin: British

Meaning: Literary invention; A species of a butterfly

Vonessa is a girl's name of English origin, signifying "literary invention" and "a species of a butterfly." It's a lovely choice for your tiny tot, embodying grace, beauty, and transformation, just like a butterfly! With a name like this, your precious Vonessa will bring happiness and wonder to those around them. It is also similar in sound and spelling to the name of an English political activist and actress on stage, screen, and television, Vanessa Redgrave. Likewise, your little one might grow up to exude charisma and passion on stage and in the world of politics.