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Nes

Girl Name day: January 21 In French: Inès
Nes is a short form of Agnes: on birth records it is written Agnes (158,821 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Agnes page. Also a short form of Nestor, Ines.
Origin: Greek. Meaning: Pure, chaste, holy.
From Greek 'hagnē' meaning 'chaste, pure, holy', later associated with Latin 'agnus' (lamb).

Name day for Nes

January 21

Why this day? Nes is a short form of Agnes, and shares its name day.

Nes is celebrated in the United States and Brazil on January 21; France on September 10; Argentina on February 25.

The story of the name Nes

Nes is a short form of Agnes. It keeps its origin (Greek) and meaning — pure, chaste, holy, and shares its name day, January 21.

On birth records, Nes is rarely written as such: the Ness are Agness (158,821 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Agnes page. Nes is also a short form of Nestor, Ines.

Frequently asked questions about Nes

What does Nes mean?

Nes is a short form of Agnes, which means pure, chaste, holy.

When is Nes's name day?

January 21, together with Agnes: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Nes a name in its own right?

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

Nes's profile

Energy 4/10
Humor 4/10
Independence 8/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 9/10
Whimsy 3/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 9/10
Need for attention 2/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Nes

Bottom 10

  1. Janie42%
  2. Juli42%
  3. Merrie42%
  4. Madonna42%
  5. Louann42%
  6. Jeannie42%
  7. Melody42%
  8. Eartha42%
  9. Lita42%
  10. Gaye42%

Love potential for Nes

Bottom 10

  1. Mikki42%
  2. Barbie42%
  3. Marilyn42%
  4. Mitzi42%
  5. Nanette42%
  6. Suzie42%
  7. Venus42%
  8. Cyndi42%
  9. Pam42%
  10. Deedee42%

Professional potential for Nes

Bottom 10

  1. Madonna51%
  2. Deidre55%
  3. Carla55%
  4. Roxane55%
  5. Georgette57%
  6. Wanda58%
  7. Gay59%
  8. Mikki59%
  9. Fonda60%
  10. Gloria60%

Crush potential for Nes

Bottom 10

  1. Caryl42%
  2. Glynda42%
  3. Gayle42%
  4. Babette42%
  5. Lorna42%
  6. Lou42%
  7. Cindi42%
  8. Terese42%
  9. Pandora42%
  10. Lissa42%
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