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Re: Names that mean....
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The name "Vanessa" can mean butterfly if you look at the Greek origins.-Rhyli ;)
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Vanessa does not have Greek OriginsVanessa is a make up name (click Vanessa for more info). It was LATER used as a name for a genus of butterfliesLala
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Thanks, Lala, for stating this. I have heard people say it had something to do with Greek butterflies or some obscure god or goddess, but I've never seen any real evidence for it.Andy ;—)
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