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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

Top 10

  1. Agnou96%
  2. Agnes96%
  3. Iny96%
  4. Hildegarde96%
  5. Aggie96%
  6. Inez96%
  7. Nénès96%
  8. Zee96%
  9. Adelaide95%
  10. Addi95%

Bottom 10

  1. Keilani42%
  2. Joi42%
  3. Gg42%
  4. Franceschina42%
  5. Cinnamon42%
  6. Janie42%
  7. Sashka42%
  8. Juli42%
  9. Khloe42%
  10. Odelia42%

Love potential for Nes

Top 10

  1. Adelaide96%
  2. Addie96%
  3. Addi96%
  4. Berneice96%
  5. Beulah94%
  6. Bully94%
  7. Desire93%
  8. Fati93%
  9. Fatou93%
  10. Dine93%

Bottom 10

  1. Mikki42%
  2. Tala42%
  3. Tequila42%
  4. Barbie42%
  5. Marilyn42%
  6. Klo42%
  7. Farrah42%
  8. Dejah42%
  9. Salena42%
  10. Malaysia42%

Professional potential for Nes

Bottom 10

  1. Kals42%
  2. Ary42%
  3. Kali42%
  4. Arya42%
  5. Tess42%
  6. Arry42%
  7. Vashti42%
  8. Wilda42%
  9. Khaleesi49%
  10. Leonor49%

Crush potential for Nes

Top 10

  1. Alannah82%
  2. Mildred76%
  3. Dreddy76%
  4. Addi76%
  5. Adelaide76%
  6. Mil76%
  7. Sarai76%
  8. Milla76%
  9. Addie76%
  10. Beulah75%

Bottom 10

  1. Jassy42%
  2. Abriana42%
  3. Bryleigh42%
  4. Zara42%
  5. Talisa42%
  6. Kendyl42%
  7. Vivi42%
  8. Kaydee42%
  9. Cori42%
  10. Jaycie42%
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