30+ Awesome Nicknames for Vanessa

Vanessa (sometimes spelled Venessa) is a popular female name in many English countries. So, if you need a nickname for someone named Vanessa, you will find them on this list.

Vanessa is believed to be of English and Greek origins. The English origin states that writer Jonathan Swift invented the name Vanessa for his lover Esther Vanhomrigh. It was created by taking “Van” from Vanhomrigh’s last name and adding “Essa,” a pet form of Esther.

The Greek origin states the name Vanessa is believed to mean ‘Butterfly,’ and it is said to have been coined from Phanessa, the mystic goddess of an ancient Greek brotherhood.

Popular Vanessa Nicknames

Most popular nicknames come from shortened forms of the name. These are the most popular Vanessa nicknames.

1. Nessa
2. Nessie
3. Essa
4. Vee
5. Nes
6. Vani
7. Vans
8. Nester
9. Vane
10. Nane
11. Vanna

Cute and Funny Nicknames for Vanessa

You could add cute or funny words to a name to make it funny. For example, if someone has freckles, or pooped their pants in class or has a weird habit, you could make some funny nicknames. Here are some funny, cute, and creative nicknames for Vanessa:

12. Vanny Bear: An adorable nickname for anyone you like to cuddle.
13. Vee Bunny: A nickname for a person as cute as a bunny.
14. Vandoosa: An Indian name meaning ‘praise,’ which could be used as a nickname for Vanessa.
15. Vancy: A nickname for Vanessa inspired by the English word ‘Fancy.’
16. Vandana: A creative nickname for Vanessa.
17. Tiny Vee: A fun nickname for a small person. Or, ironically used for a big person.
18. Vonnie: V + Honey

Things That Rhyme with Vanessa

Nicknames can also be gotten from words that rhyme with the name. Here are some Jose nicknames from words that rhyme with Jose:

19. Odessa: A Greek name meaning ‘traveler’ that rhymes with Vanessa.
20. Sessa: Rhymes with Nessa.

Vanessa Nicknames from Tv or Books

Fictional characters are a great source of cool nicknames for any name, here are some cool Vanessa nicknames from fictional characters:

21. Vanessa Gold: She was a character in the British soap opera, EastEnders
22. Vanessa Huxtable: She was a character on the American television sitcom The Cosby Show
23. Vanessa Ives: A Character of tremendous power and importance in Penny Dreadful
24. Vanessa “Nessa” Jenkins: She was a lively character in the British comedy series Gavin & Stacey
25. Vanessa “Nessie” Kapatelis: The supporting character in the Wonder Woman comic book series

Cool Vanessa Nicknames

Cool Suffixes can be added to a name to create a cool nickname.

26. V-Money
27. Vanz
28. V-Jay

Celebrities and Famous People Named Vanessa

If there is a famous person with the same name, you could use their name or nickname as a nickname. Here are Vanessa nicknames based on famous people

29. Vanessa Hudgens: American actress and singer.

Nicknames from Variants of Vanessa

Variants of a name might sound so cool that you’d prefer it to the original name. Here are some cool variants of the name Vanessa:

30. Vanesa: A Spanish variant for Vanessa
31. Wanesa: A Polish variant for Vanessa

Now, it is your turn to add any good nickname for Vanessa that isn’t on the list. Also, don’t forget to send this list of nicknames to anyone you know named Vanessa.