What does Vanessa mean?
Modern: A name popularized by literature and media.. Vanessa is a name that gained popularity through literature, particularly from Jonathan Swift's poem.
Is Vanessa a good dog name?
Not yet rated. Say it out loud a few times in your best across-the-park voice before you commit.
Vanessa in the Pets in the City community
We don't have publishable popularity figures for Vanessa in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.
From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.
What kind of dog does Vanessa suit?
Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion
Vanessa’s Daycare Verdict
The other dogs are wagging their tails at breakfast, wondering if Vanessa is a superstar with a talent for making instant friendships. They say her name sounds like the warm-up for a big playdate!