Meaning of name Vanessa

The names of some famous persons by the name Vanessa (or its variants) are:

Vanessa Bell Armstrong, born on 2 October, a famous singer. Vanessa Bell Armstrong's background: An award-winning gospel singer who released her debut album Peace Be Still in 1983. Vanessa Bell Armstrong made her solo debut on Onyx/Muscle Shoals Sound Records in 1983 with the album Peace Be Still. The title track has since became one of Armstrong's signature songs. Armstrong's second album Chosen hit number one on the US Billboard Top Gospel Albums chart. Bell Armstrong performed on the 1st Annual Soul Train Awards ceremony. Her 1986 album Following Jesus won a Soul Train Music Award for Best Gospel Album - Solo in 1988. She is also a seven time Grammy Award-nominee.

Vanessa Anne Hudgens, born on 14 December, a famous singer. Vanessa Anne Hudgens's background: An American actress and singer. She made her screen debut in 2003 and appeared in the Hollywood films Thirteen and Thunderbirds, before reaching fame in the 2006 hit Disney Channel film High School Musical series. Hudgens also began a music career and released her debut album, entitled V, in 2006. In 2007, Hudgens became the spokesperson for Neutrogena. She will also be in the up coming movie Will. Her sophomore album is also being released in June.

Vanessa Lynn Williams, born on 18 March , a famous singer. Vanessa Lynn Williams's background: An American singer-songwriter and actress. Williams made history on September 17, 1983 when she became the first African American woman to be crowned Miss America. Williams' reign as Miss America came to an abrupt end when scandal led to her subsequent resignation of the title. Williams rebounded by launching a career as an entertainer, receiving Grammy, Emmy, and Tony award recognition while perfecting her craft.