I don't think
Vanessa is old-fashioned at all. I like
Vanessa because of its meaning, it being a V name, and because it reminds me of
Vanessa Carlton. I think it's cute, but it's versatile and will age well.
I wouldn't use any nns for
Vanessa if I had a daughter named this besides the occasional affectionate
Van or
Nessa or Ness.
I don't like
Jenna at all. It makes me think of names like
Tiffany and other trendy 80's names.
I like
Jamie. For some reason, I always have. I like it as a girl's full name. I think of the Weezer song "
Jamie". =)
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"The dog is a gentleman; I hope I go to his heaven, not man's."
- Mark Twain.