Vanessa?

weezieee

We both finally agreed we like the name Vanessa Marie. It sounds really nice with our last name and Marie is a family name. I also like the "meaning" behind Vanessa. Then I read that someone said it was popular in the 80's. Does it remind you of the 80's?

BetchySprout

The two people I know named Vanessa are under 23 (one is a twin, of Vanessa and Victoria) one is my 17 year old SIL. I don't think it was ever all that trendy or popular so I don't think it really attaches to a decade too much. 

 

I like it a lot!  

jenerally?

It doesn't remind me of the 80s.

I like it!

andrea922

It does for me, but if you love it then don't worry about that! At least it is spelled correctly!

Becky262

Vanessa does remind me of the 80's - examples: Vanessa Huxtable from the Cosby Show and Vanessa Williams who was Miss America in the early 80's then went on to singing/acting career

But there's also celebs like the Disney star Vanessa Hudgens.  So while the name has a retro vibe, I don't think it's stuck in the 80's like Tiffany and Stephanie  

MrsP7309

I really like Vanessa.

sugarpumpkin716

definitely doesn't. it's silly but vanessa reminds me of my best friend's ex girlfriend and vanessa from gossip girl. ha. but the name is so pretty!

magsugar13

ABColeslaw

The only association I have with Vanessa is the Crosby Show.  But thats not a bad thing. 

usornothing

I like Vanessa. Not 80's at all to me.

melissa721

My sister Vanessa was born in 81 but I don't think of the 80s when I hear it. A beautiful baby girl I know was born last year and her name is Vanessa Grace. I love the name.

ZTAsunshine

Vanessa does not bring to mind the 80's for me.  It is a beautiful name that is not overused.

Puppylove*85

Vanessa is a pretty name, and I don't think that it is only an 80's name.  I especially love the nicknames Nessa and Nessie.

MrsFinn810

I've always liked this name, and I don't really associate it with the 80s. To be honest, it's kind of an 80s name, but as someone said earlier, definitely not stuck there!

12bailey18

It reminds me of the 80's only because all of the Vanessas I know were born in the 80's. I think it's a little dated, but that's just my opinion.

alliejo725

To me it's kind of dated, but in nowhere near as dated as Jessica, Ashley, Amanda, etc.

It's not really my taste, but I think it's a nice name and worth reviving. Vanessa Marie has a nice flow.

LMS05

It's a pretty name and it seems a tiny bit 80s, but it's not stuck there. It's a nice choice.

MrsI

I am a preschool teacher and one of my 3 y/o is Vanessa.  The only other Vanessa I know was a good friend in H/S and her name was Vanessa Marie.  Go for it, I think it's making a comeback but not too over used.

still_a_bride

This name was on our name list for years!  I really love it and it's meaning is great.  The only reason we took it off the list is that it doesn't go as well with the middle name we are set on using.  I like that it's recognizable and easy to relate to without being overused.

jess67

It doesn't remind me of the 80s..and it's beautiful! Vanessa Marie sounds great together.