Jennessa

Jennessa is a feminine name of American and English creation that was most popular during the 1990’s and 2000’s. It may have been influenced by the classic names Jennifer and Vanessa, giving your new arrival plenty of inspiration to work with. Jennifer, from the Welsh Gwenhwyfar, can translate to “white phantom” or “white spirit,” making it a great choice to help baby embrace their spooky side. Vanessa, on the other hand, has a unique story. Writer Jonathon Swift coined the name Vanessa as a nickname for his love, Esther Vanhoomrigh, famously in his poem “Cadenus and Vanessa.” This name has since been used to name a genus of butterflies, from red admirals to painted ladies. Whether baby flutters and flies through adventures in their life or floats in an ethereal way, the name Jennessa can make for a whimsical fit.