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Ness

Statistics: Brazil · native version ↗
Girl Name day: February 4 In French: Vanessa
Origin: English.
Coined by Jonathan Swift around 1713, fusing the 'Van' of the surname Vanhomrigh with 'Essa', an affectionate form of Esther.

Name day for Ness

February 4

Why this day? Ness is a short form of Vanessa, and shares its name day.

Ness is celebrated in the United States, Spain and Brazil on February 4; France on May 16.

The story of the name Ness

Ness is a short form of Vanessa. It keeps its origin (English) and meaning, and shares its name day, February 4.

On birth records, Ness is rarely written as such: the Nesss are Vanessas (418,821 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Vanessa page. Ness is also a short form of Néstor, Inez.

Frequently asked questions about Ness

What does Ness mean?

Ness is a short form of Vanessa.

When is Ness's name day?

February 4, together with Vanessa: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Ness a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Vanessa.

Ness's profile

Energy 8/10
Humor 7/10
Independence 6/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 4/10
Whimsy 8/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 6/10
Need for attention 8/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Ness

Top 10

  1. Vanni96%
  2. Nessa96%
  3. Florida96%
  4. Enza96%
  5. Maeva96%
  6. Shanna96%
  7. Maé96%
  8. Vanny96%
  9. Naya96%
  10. Myla95%

Bottom 10

  1. Kaya42%
  2. Reine42%
  3. Katrina42%
  4. Morgane42%
  5. Lulu42%
  6. Harold42%
  7. Bernie42%
  8. Kizzy42%
  9. Tere42%
  10. Juanjo42%

Love potential for Ness

Top 10

  1. Turi85%
  2. Arturo85%
  3. Arty85%
  4. Artie85%
  5. Su82%
  6. Susi82%
  7. Sue82%
  8. Susanita82%
  9. Susu82%
  10. Catrina81%

Bottom 10

  1. Taisa42%
  2. Guil42%
  3. Anton42%
  4. Youri42%
  5. Tata42%
  6. Den42%
  7. Rickie42%
  8. India42%
  9. Randal42%
  10. Evita42%

Professional potential for Ness

Bottom 10

  1. Caesar42%
  2. Atilla42%
  3. Mac42%
  4. Morena42%
  5. Keisi42%
  6. Stiano42%
  7. Melody42%
  8. Lita42%
  9. Shelly42%
  10. Cezar42%

Crush potential for Ness

Top 10

  1. Elenita96%
  2. Cass96%
  3. Fantine96%
  4. Rico96%
  5. Tatou96%
  6. Shayne96%
  7. Layna96%
  8. Ry-Ry96%
  9. Elvi96%
  10. Florina96%

Bottom 10

  1. Zaza42%
  2. Munha42%
  3. Tiao42%
  4. Celsozinho42%
  5. Ally42%
  6. Zinho42%
  7. Normie42%
  8. Norbert42%
  9. Isaak42%
  10. Juanma42%
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