Vinessa: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: v-een-ehss-ah
Origin: Greece
gender-female

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Southern Europe
Meaning: A variant of the name Vanessa

Vinessa is a variant of the name Vanessa. It is less commonly used but shares the same origins and meanings as Vanessa. Vinessa is derived from the name Vanessa, which was created by Jonathan Swift the name of Esther Vanhomrigh. Vinessa has Greek origins. Vinessa is less frequently used than Vanessa but still carries the same cultural and literary significance. Its use is largely informal and varies by region. Vinessa is important because it reflects the creative and literary influence of Jonathan Swift. It also serves as a variant of the more popular name Vanessa, offering an alternative for those who prefer a slightly different spelling.

Vinessa Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Vinessa is currently #25405 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Vinessa is currently #14587 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Vinessa is currently #12417 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Vinessa is currently #7094 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Vinessa is currently #12810 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Vinessa is currently #7304 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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