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Ness

Girl Name day: February 4 In French: Vanessa
Ness is a short form of Vanessa: on birth records it is written Vanessa (257,499 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Vanessa page. Also a short form of Inez, Nestor, Anas.
Origin: Literary invention (English, 18th century). Meaning: Coined name (from 'Van-' + 'Essa', for Esther Vanhomrigh); also a genus of butterflies.
Invented by Jonathan Swift c.1713 by blending Van- (from the surname Vanhomrigh) with Essa (a pet form of Esther), for his beloved Esther Vanhomrigh.

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 (Literary invention (English, 18th century)) and meaning — coined name (from 'Van-' + 'Essa', for Esther Vanhomrigh); also a genus of butterflies, and shares its name day, February 4.

On birth records, Ness is rarely written as such: the Nesss are Vanessas (257,499 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Vanessa page. Ness is also a short form of Inez, Nestor, Anas.

Frequently asked questions about Ness

What does Ness mean?

Ness is a short form of Vanessa, which means coined name (from 'Van-' + 'Essa', for Esther Vanhomrigh); also a genus of butterflies.

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. Vanessa96%
  2. Emma96%
  3. Nina96%
  4. Mae96%
  5. Mia96%
  6. Stella95%
  7. Lindsay95%
  8. Jenna95%
  9. Georgia94%
  10. Daisy93%

Bottom 10

  1. Katrina42%
  2. Cora42%
  3. Catherine42%
  4. Jennie42%
  5. Judy42%
  6. Ethel42%
  7. Erika42%
  8. Diana42%
  9. Edith42%
  10. Katherine42%

Love potential for Ness

Top 10

  1. Penny85%
  2. Stacey85%
  3. Suzanne82%
  4. Sue82%
  5. Susan82%
  6. Yolanda81%
  7. Colleen81%
  8. Samantha81%
  9. Rhonda81%
  10. Jasmine79%

Bottom 10

  1. Vickie42%
  2. Jennie42%
  3. Ava42%
  4. Alexandria42%
  5. Jean42%
  6. Erin42%
  7. Katrina42%
  8. Dianne42%
  9. Vicki42%
  10. Karen42%

Professional potential for Ness

Top 10

  1. Constance82%
  2. Connie82%
  3. Bessie77%
  4. Beth77%
  5. Eleanor77%
  6. Elizabeth77%
  7. Christine72%
  8. Kristin72%
  9. Christina72%
  10. Florence71%

Bottom 10

  1. Melody42%
  2. Maggie42%
  3. Molly42%
  4. Zoe42%
  5. Brandy42%
  6. Peggy42%
  7. Layla42%
  8. Tammy42%
  9. Lillie42%
  10. Kaylee42%

Crush potential for Ness

Top 10

  1. Ashley96%
  2. Lindsey96%
  3. Julie96%
  4. Sydney96%
  5. Rhonda96%
  6. Sally96%
  7. Briana96%
  8. Alyssa96%
  9. Olivia96%
  10. Emma96%

Bottom 10

  1. Ruth42%
  2. Connie42%
  3. Martha42%
  4. Barbara42%
  5. Norma42%
  6. Mildred42%
  7. Agnes42%
  8. Constance42%
  9. Roberta42%
  10. Andrea42%
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