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Re: Names that mean....
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Rhyli
9/13/2004, 4:24 PM
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a message by Diana
The name "Vanessa" can mean butterfly if you look at the Greek origins.
-Rhyli ;)
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lala
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9/14/2004, 2:52 PM
Vanessa does not have Greek Origins
Vanessa
is a make up name (click
Vanessa
for more info). It was LATER used as a name for a genus of butterflies
Lala
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Andy
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9/14/2004, 9:58 PM
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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